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- 3009 N Ballas Rd, Dept Orthopaedic Surgery, Ste 320, Saint Louis, MO 63131
About Dr. Johnston
Based in Saint Louis, MO, Richard Johnston, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgery. Richard graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1985. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 14,121 services to 1,143 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg, and hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg. NPI 1518968759 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (314) 514-3500
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Practice Locations
3009 N BALLAS RD DEPT ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, STE 320
Saint Louis, MO 63131
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
14,121 services · 1,143 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
322 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
71 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| Replacement of knee joint on side of knee | Procedure | 27446 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
174 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
112 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
7,120 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg | Drug given | J3304 |
4,576 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgeons in Saint Louis 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1985 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 6
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Johnston?
Dr. Johnston is an orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgeon in Saint Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive Surgery”.
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What is Dr. Johnston's address?
Dr. Johnston is listed at 3009 N Ballas Rd Dept Orthopaedic Surgery, Ste 320, Saint Louis, MO 63131. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Johnston?
The number on file is (314) 514-3500. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Johnston?
Dr. Johnston's National Provider Identifier is 1518968759. 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 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Johnston have?
Dr. Johnston has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
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What procedures does Dr. Johnston perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Johnston performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and replacement of knee joint on side of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of knee, 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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