2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1588009765 MD, PHD
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THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD

Ophthalmology Physician in BALTIMORE, Maryland. 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 · 257 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.7K
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD filed 1,396 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in BALTIMORE, Maryland, prescribing 66% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
66%
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.

THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,396 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 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)

THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/01/2013

NPI 1588009765

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,396 2% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Maryland

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD, PHD credentials at WILMER EYE INSTITUTE, JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL, BALTIMORE, MD, 21287, with a listed phone of (410) 955-5650. NPI 1588009765 was issued on 05/01/2013. 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 1,396 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 257 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $148K in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% generic by claim count. 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.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

WILMER EYE INSTITUTE, JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL
BALTIMORE, MD 21287

Provider Details

NPI 1588009765
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD, PHD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/01/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD 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.

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
MIDDLE RIVER, MD
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
LUTHERVILLE, MD

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 THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.7K

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Consulting Fee

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD — brand share 34.0%
Specialty average (est.)

34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 1,396 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.

1,396
Total Claims
$148K
Total Drug Cost
257
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,702
Total Day Supply
78,328
Brand vs Generic
34% brand / 66% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$106K
Generic Drug Cost
$42K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 97, 75-84: 93, 85+: 37

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD 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
Latanoprost
402
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
252
Brimonidine Tartrate
170
Prednisolone Acetate
120
Timolol Maleate
54
Dorzolamide Hcl
53
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
53
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
31
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
28

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD's 1,396 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD's specialty?
THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in BALTIMORE, Maryland. Credentials: MD, PHD.
How much does THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD wrote 1,396 Medicare Part D claims totaling $148K in drug costs for 257 beneficiaries.
Where is THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD located?
THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD is located at WILMER EYE INSTITUTE, JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL, BALTIMORE, MD, 21287. Phone: (410) 955-5650.
What is THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD's NPI number?
THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588009765, issued on 05/01/2013.
Does THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD's prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $106K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD accept Medicare?
THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,396 Part D claims and 257 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD's credentials?
THOMAS JOHNSON, MD, PHD's NPI is 1588009765 with credentials MD, PHD. 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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