2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1841451077 M.D.
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SARAH JOHNSON, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in ATHENS, Georgia. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 254 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
94.5685/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SARAH JOHNSON, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATHENS, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 254 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.5685/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What the federal data shows

SARAH JOHNSON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.5685/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,238 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.5685/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
1K
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.

SARAH JOHNSON, 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

95 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

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

SARAH JOHNSON, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/20/2008

NPI 1841451077

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,238 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

94.5685/100 11.468500000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Nephrology Physician share within Georgia

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARAH JOHNSON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.5685/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 94.5685/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.6%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 94.5685/100 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).

SARAH JOHNSON, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in ATHENS, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1841451077. 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.

SARAH JOHNSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1500 OGLETHORPE AVE, ATHENS, GA, 30606, with a listed phone of (706) 546-7484. NPI 1841451077 was issued on 06/20/2008. 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 1,238 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 254 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $109K in drug spend. 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 94.5685/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.4959, Cost 75.5403), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

1500 OGLETHORPE AVE
ATHENS, GA 30606

Provider Details

NPI 1841451077
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/20/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.5685
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.4959
Quality
75.5403
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARAH 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.

EMORY MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION INC
ATLANTA, GA

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,238
Total Claims
$109K
Total Drug Cost
254
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,755
Total Day Supply
82,114
Generic Drug Cost
$25K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.36
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 61, 65-74: 126, 75-84: 55, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Calcitriol
109
Furosemide
106
Amlodipine Besylate
86
Losartan Potassium
83
Lisinopril
74
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
74
Carvedilol
67
Torsemide
59
Chlorthalidone
55
Allopurinol
48

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How SARAH JOHNSON, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

SARAH JOHNSON, M.D.'s 1,238 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH JOHNSON, M.D.'s specialty?
SARAH JOHNSON, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in ATHENS, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SARAH JOHNSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH JOHNSON, M.D. wrote 1,238 Medicare Part D claims totaling $109K in drug costs for 254 beneficiaries.
What is SARAH JOHNSON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SARAH JOHNSON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.5685/100 (Quality: 78.4959, Cost: 75.5403). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SARAH JOHNSON, M.D. located?
SARAH JOHNSON, M.D. is located at 1500 OGLETHORPE AVE, ATHENS, GA, 30606. Phone: (706) 546-7484.
What is SARAH JOHNSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
SARAH JOHNSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841451077, issued on 06/20/2008.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARAH JOHNSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH JOHNSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Calcitriol, Furosemide, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH JOHNSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
SARAH JOHNSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,238 Part D claims and 254 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH JOHNSON, M.D.'s credentials?
SARAH JOHNSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1841451077 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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