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- 2660 E Common St, Suite 201, New Braunfels, TX 78130
About Dr. Johnson
Lin Z. Johnson, M.D. is a healthcare provider in New Braunfels, TX specializing in nephrology. Medicare claims data shows Lin provided 2,418 services to 872 patients. The services billed most often include injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'. This provider record is associated with NPI 1104801737.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (830) 620-4650
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2660 E COMMON ST SUITE 201
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Chronic kidney disease
- High blood pressure
- Kidney failure
- Kidney stones
Acid-base disorders
- Acid in blood
Anatomical conditions
- Shrinking kidneys
- Single kidney health
Autoimmune conditions
- IgA kidney disease
- Lupus kidney disease
Blood disorders
- Anemia from kidney disease
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
- Kidney disease from diabetes
Dialysis complications
- Dialysis Low Blood Pressure
Electrolyte disorders
- High calcium
- High Magnesium
- High phosphorus
- Low Magnesium
- Low sodium or electrolyte imbalance
Fluid retention
- Excess fluid buildup
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Genetic disorders
- Inherited kidney disease
- Polycystic kidney disease
Hormone disorders
- Overactive parathyroid from kidney disease
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
- FSGS
- Membranous kidney disease
- Minimal change disease
Kidney damage
- Kidney damage from medications
- Kidney Scarring
Kidney failure
- Acute kidney injury
Kidney filter diseases
- C3 Glomerulopathy
Lab abnormalities
- High BUN levels
- High creatinine levels
- Low filtration rate
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
- Heart And Kidney Failure
Structural kidney issues
- Hydronephrosis
- Vesicoureteral reflux
Symptoms
- Flank pain
Urine abnormalities
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney Disease
Urine symptoms
- Foamy Urine
- Waking Up to Pee
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
- Kidney Blood Clot
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Dialysis
- Kidney transplant follow-up
Consultations
- Kidney Medication Safety Review
- Kidney specialist second opinion
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
- Genetic testing for kidney disease
- Kidney biopsy
Dialysis
- Continuous Dialysis in the ICU
- Overnight Dialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
- Kidney Disease Diet Planning
Imaging
- Blood flow test for kidneys
- Fistula ultrasound
- Kidney CT Scan
- Kidney MRI
- Kidney ultrasound
Infusions
- Immune therapy for kidney inflammation
- Iron Infusion
Interventional procedures
- Kidney cyst drainage
- Renal artery stenting
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
- Home dialysis training
Prevention
- Kidney Stone Prevention Evaluation
Procedures
Specialized therapies
- Extracorporeal fluid removal
- Plasmapheresis
Supportive care
- Supportive Kidney Care Without Dialysis
Surgical procedures
- Dialysis access surgery
Transplant care
- Anti-Rejection Medication Monitoring
- Kidney transplant evaluation
- Living kidney donor evaluation
Vascular access
- Belly catheter placement
- Dialysis catheter placement
- Dialysis fistula declotting
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,418 services · 872 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
108 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
65 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | Treatment | 90935 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units | Billing code | Q5106 |
830 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
360 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
234 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
163 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
162 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other kidney specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other kidney specialists in New Braunfels 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 7
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Lin Z. Johnson?
Lin Z. Johnson is a kidney specialist in New Braunfels, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
What is Lin Z. Johnson's address?
Lin Z. Johnson is listed at 2660 E Common St Suite 201, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Lin Z. Johnson?
The number on file is (830) 620-4650. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Lin Z. Johnson?
Lin Z. Johnson's National Provider Identifier is 1104801737. 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
How much experience does Lin Z. Johnson have?
Lin Z. Johnson has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Lin Z. Johnson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Lin Z. Johnson performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Lin Z. Johnson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Lin Z. Johnson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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