2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1851373799 MD
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LAURA JOHNSON, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in KIRKLAND, Washington. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
440
Medicare Part D claims · 73 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: LAURA JOHNSON, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KIRKLAND, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 440 claims across 73 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: LAURA JOHNSON, MD filed 440 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across KIRKLAND, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAURA JOHNSON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

LAURA JOHNSON, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/16/2005

NPI 1851373799

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,524 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

440 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,275

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Washington

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

LAURA JOHNSON, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in KIRKLAND, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1851373799. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

LAURA JOHNSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 12040 NE 128TH ST # MS 105, KIRKLAND, WA, 98034, with a listed phone of (425) 899-2560. NPI 1851373799 was issued on 11/16/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JOHNSON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 440 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 73 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.1%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

12040 NE 128TH ST # MS 105
KIRKLAND, WA 98034

Provider Details

NPI 1851373799
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/16/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA JOHNSON, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

KING COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 2
KIRKLAND, WA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LAURA JOHNSON, MD. To verify LAURA JOHNSON, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

LAURA JOHNSON, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 440 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

440
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
73
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
490
Total Day Supply
12,886
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Opioid Claims
159 (36.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.73
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Sertraline Hcl
43
Oxycodone Hcl
39
Gabapentin
25
Methadone Hcl
25
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
25
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
23
Morphine Sulfate
22
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
20
Mirtazapine
19
Dexamethasone
17

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How LAURA JOHNSON, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA JOHNSON, MD's 440 claims are below the specialty average of 1,275.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Washington

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as JOHNSON.

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA JOHNSON, MD's specialty?
LAURA JOHNSON, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in KIRKLAND, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does LAURA JOHNSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA JOHNSON, MD wrote 440 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 73 beneficiaries.
Where is LAURA JOHNSON, MD located?
LAURA JOHNSON, MD is located at 12040 NE 128TH ST # MS 105, KIRKLAND, WA, 98034. Phone: (425) 899-2560.
What is LAURA JOHNSON, MD's NPI number?
LAURA JOHNSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851373799, issued on 11/16/2005.
Does LAURA JOHNSON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA JOHNSON, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does LAURA JOHNSON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAURA JOHNSON, MD had 159 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.1%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA JOHNSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA JOHNSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sertraline Hcl, Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA JOHNSON, MD accept Medicare?
LAURA JOHNSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 440 Part D claims and 73 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA JOHNSON, MD's credentials?
LAURA JOHNSON, MD's NPI is 1851373799 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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