2026 NPPES data Adult Medicine Physician NPI 1912983768 DO
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PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO

Adult Medicine Physician in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 337 beneficiaries · Adult Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO is a Adult Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 337 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO filed 3,118 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO 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).

PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/22/2005

NPI 1912983768

Primary specialty

Adult Medicine Physician

Niche

2,481 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,118 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,807

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Adult Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Adult Medicine Physician share within Virginia

1. Adult Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Medicine Physician share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult 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).

PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO is a Adult Medicine Physician provider practicing in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1912983768. 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.

PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Medicine Physician provider holding DO credentials at 5516 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23462, with a listed phone of (757) 473-3969. NPI 1912983768 was issued on 12/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JOHNSTONE 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 3,118 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 337 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $202K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%. 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.

Adult Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,481 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,807 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

5516 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462

Provider Details

NPI 1912983768
Specialty Adult Medicine Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/22/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO 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.

M MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
CHESAPEAKE, VA

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

PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 3,118 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.

3,118
Total Claims
$202K
Total Drug Cost
337
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,857
Total Day Supply
88,055
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$140K
Generic Drug Cost
$62K
Opioid Claims
67 (2.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
143

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.14
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 138, 75-84: 93, 85+: 68

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
140
Furosemide
99
Eliquis
Apixaban
93
Atorvastatin Calcium
80
Levothyroxine Sodium
78
Losartan Potassium
74
Trazodone Hcl
64
Metoprolol Succinate
63
Sertraline Hcl
63
Warfarin Sodium
61

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

Adult Medicine Physician Overview

How PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO fits within the Adult Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,481
Adult Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Adult Medicine Physician
2,807
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO's 3,118 claims are above the specialty average of 2,807.

Nearby Adult Medicine Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Adult Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO's specialty?
PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO specializes in Adult Medicine Physician and practices in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia. Credentials: DO.
How much does PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO wrote 3,118 Medicare Part D claims totaling $202K in drug costs for 337 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO located?
PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO is located at 5516 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23462. Phone: (757) 473-3969.
What is PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO's NPI number?
PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912983768, issued on 12/22/2005.
Does PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $140K in brand drug costs.
Does PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO had 67 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%.
How many Adult Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,481 Adult Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Adult Medicine Physician provider writes 2,807 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Furosemide, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO accept Medicare?
PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,118 Part D claims and 337 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO's credentials?
PAUL JOHNSTONE, DO's NPI is 1912983768 with credentials DO. 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.

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

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