Physician Profile

Francis A. Johnston, MD

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About Dr. Johnston

Francis A. Johnston, MD practices orthopaedic trauma in Baton Rouge, LA. Francis is a 1979 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.

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Specialty

Orthopaedic Trauma (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

LA license015408
NPI1699840124
NPI issued11/21/2006

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Johnston?

Dr. Johnston is an orthopaedic trauma in Baton Rouge, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Johnston's address?

Dr. Johnston is listed at 1940 Oneal Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Johnston?

The number on file is (225) 751-6666. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Johnston's NPI number?

Dr. Johnston's National Provider Identifier is 1699840124. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

Where did Dr. Johnston train?

Dr. Johnston attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Johnston been practicing?

Dr. Johnston has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What procedures does Dr. Johnston perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Johnston the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Johnston confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Johnston. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.