2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1346299633 M.D.
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ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in LEBANON, New Hampshire. 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
774
Medicare Part D claims · 238 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
MIPS score
79.8483/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$142.83
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.8483/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 774 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

79.8483/100
MIPS score · -3 vs avg
774
Part D claims, 2023
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.

ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

80 30th percentile higher than 30% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/06/2006

NPI 1346299633

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

774 52% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

79.8483/100 3.2516999999999996% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Hampshire

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers

New Hampshire providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within New Hampshire

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within New Hampshire

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.8483/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 79.8483/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.8%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 79.8483/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, LEBANON, NH, 03756, with a listed phone of (603) 650-5000. NPI 1346299633 was issued on 05/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JOHNSTON 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 774 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 238 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $409K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 79.8483/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 63.3605), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LEBANON, NH 03756

Provider Details

NPI 1346299633
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/06/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

79.8483
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
63.3605
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROSS JOHNSTON, 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.

MARY HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
★★★☆☆ 3/5
LEBANON, NH
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 300003
DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK CLINIC
LEBANON, NH

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$143

Largest payer

Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

774
Total Claims
$409K
Total Drug Cost
238
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,281
Total Day Supply
35,003
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Opioid Claims
11 (1.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
45

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 111, 75-84: 90, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ROSS JOHNSTON, 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
Fluticasone Propionate
164
Ipratropium Bromide
95
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
82
Azelastine Hcl
76
Omeprazole
39
Montelukast Sodium
36
Famotidine
31
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
20
Wixela Inhub
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
20
Prednisone
19

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D.'s 774 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in New Hampshire

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Hampshire, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as JOHNSTON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D.'s specialty?
ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in LEBANON, New Hampshire. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D. wrote 774 Medicare Part D claims totaling $409K in drug costs for 238 beneficiaries.
What is ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.8483/100 (Quality: 63.3605). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D. located?
ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D. is located at 1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, LEBANON, NH, 03756. Phone: (603) 650-5000.
What is ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D.'s NPI number?
ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346299633, issued on 05/06/2006.
Does ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D. had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Ipratropium Bromide, Dupixent Pen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D. accept Medicare?
ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 774 Part D claims and 238 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D.'s credentials?
ROSS JOHNSTON, M.D.'s NPI is 1346299633 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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