2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1467747709 M.D.
Verify on CMS →

LAURA JOHNSON, M.D.

Pediatrics Physician in SIMPSONVILLE, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 152 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LAURA JOHNSON, M.D. filed 1,789 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatrics Physician in SIMPSONVILLE, South Carolina, prescribing 86% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

LAURA JOHNSON, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,789 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAURA JOHNSON, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about LAURA JOHNSON, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/15/2011

NPI 1467747709

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,789 135% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Pediatrics Physician share within South Carolina

1. Pediatrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatrics Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatrics Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pediatrics Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatrics Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatrics 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, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 727 SE MAIN ST STE 320, SIMPSONVILLE, SC, 29681, with a listed phone of (864) 454-6440. NPI 1467747709 was issued on 06/15/2011. 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 1,789 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 152 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $206K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

727 SE MAIN ST STE 320
SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681

Provider Details

NPI 1467747709
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/15/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA JOHNSON, M.D. 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.

PRISMA HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP
GREENVILLE, SC

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LAURA JOHNSON, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 1,789 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.

1,789
Total Claims
$206K
Total Drug Cost
152
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,582
Total Day Supply
104,048
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$173K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K
Opioid Claims
30 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
43

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.83
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LAURA JOHNSON, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
94
Rosuvastatin Calcium
89
Escitalopram Oxalate
76
Lisinopril
56
Gabapentin
55
Omeprazole
52
Metoprolol Succinate
48
Amlodipine Besylate
46
Pravastatin Sodium
46
Metformin Hcl
45

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

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How LAURA JOHNSON, M.D. fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA JOHNSON, M.D.'s 1,789 claims are above the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Pediatrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA JOHNSON, M.D.'s specialty?
LAURA JOHNSON, M.D. specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in SIMPSONVILLE, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LAURA JOHNSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA JOHNSON, M.D. wrote 1,789 Medicare Part D claims totaling $206K in drug costs for 152 beneficiaries.
Where is LAURA JOHNSON, M.D. located?
LAURA JOHNSON, M.D. is located at 727 SE MAIN ST STE 320, SIMPSONVILLE, SC, 29681. Phone: (864) 454-6440.
What is LAURA JOHNSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
LAURA JOHNSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467747709, issued on 06/15/2011.
Does LAURA JOHNSON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA JOHNSON, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $173K in brand drug costs.
Does LAURA JOHNSON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAURA JOHNSON, M.D. had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA JOHNSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA JOHNSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Escitalopram Oxalate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA JOHNSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
LAURA JOHNSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,789 Part D claims and 152 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA JOHNSON, M.D.'s credentials?
LAURA JOHNSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1467747709 with credentials M.D.. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology