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- 944 W Kawailani St, Hilo, HI 96720
About Dr. Johnson
Royal G. Johnson, M.D. practices geriatric medicine in Hilo, HI. Royal is a 1985 graduate of Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Medicare claims data shows Royal provided 851 services to 382 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659446037.
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Education & Training
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
- (808) 959-9151
- Email not available
Practice Locations
944 W KAWAILANI ST
Hilo, HI 96720
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Geriatric Medicine 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
Balance & Mobility
- Senior Dizziness
- Walking Problems
Blood Health
- Senior Anemia
Bones & Joints
- Broken Hip Recovery
- Osteoarthritis
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Essential tremor
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Parkinson's disease
Cognitive Health
- Dementia Wandering
- Mild cognitive impairment
Digestive
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
- Constipation
- Fecal incontinence
- Swallowing difficulties
General Health
- Dehydration In Seniors
- Elderly Frailty
- Senior Malnutrition
- Unexplained Weight Loss
Geriatric care
Hormone Health
- Underactive Thyroid In Seniors
Mental Health
- Restlessness And Agitation
- Senior Anxiety
- Senior Depression
- Caregiver burnout
Mobility
- Muscle Loss And Weakness
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
Pain
- Chronic Pain In Seniors
Skin & Wounds
- Diabetic Foot Sores
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
- Bedsores
- Non-Healing Wounds
Sleep
- Senior Insomnia
Most searched conditions
Cardiovascular
- High blood pressure
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Ears & Hearing
Infections
Joints & Pain
- Gout
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
Lung Health
- Severe Pneumonia
Men's Health
Oral Health
Spine & Pain
Urinary & Bladder
Urinary Health
- Waking Up to Pee
Procedures & services
Brain & memory
Cardiovascular
- Orthostatic Blood Pressure Check
Care Placement
- Nursing Home Placement Assessment
Caregiver Support
- Dementia Caregiver Training
Chronic Disease Management
- Senior Diabetes Target Adjustment
Cognitive Health
- Dementia Wandering Safety Plan
Digestive
- Constipation And Bowel Management
- Swallowing safety evaluation coordination
Elder care
- Caregiver training and support
End-of-Life Planning
- POLST Or DNR Consultation
Foot Care
- Routine Senior Foot And Nail Care
General Geriatric Care
- Senior Telehealth Consultation
General Health
- Outpatient IV Hydration
Geriatric care
- Dementia Behavior Support Coaching
Home Care
- Home Health Certification
- In-Home Care Needs Assessment
Legal & Cognitive
- Mental Competency Evaluation
Mental Health
- Agitation And Behavior Management Planning
- Senior Depression Screening
Mobility & Equipment
- Walker Or Wheelchair Prescription
Nutrition
- High-Calorie Senior Nutrition Plan
- Senior Nutrition Assessment
Outpatient Care
- In-Home Doctor Visit
- Post-hospital transitional care
Pain Management
- Safe Senior Pain Management Plan
Palliative & Hospice
- Comfort care transition
- Hospice Eligibility Evaluation
Patient Safety
- Elder Abuse And Neglect Assessment
Planning & Support
- Advance Care Planning
- Assisted Living Placement Assessment
- Caregiver Counseling
- Long-Term Care Insurance Evaluation
- Medical Power Of Attorney Consultation
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Shingles And Senior Vaccinations
Respiratory
- Oxygen Therapy Evaluation
Safety & Daily Function
- Daily Living Activities Evaluation
- Senior Driving Safety Assessment
- Home Safety Evaluation
Sensory Health
- Hearing Aid Fitting Referral
Surgical Clearance
- Senior Pre-Surgery Clearance
Urinary & Bladder
- Postvoid residual measurement
- Urinary Catheter Change And Care
Urinary Health
- Scheduled Toileting Program
Wounds & skin
Routine Blood Tests
Most searched procedures
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Fall risk assessment
- Memory testing
Bone Health
- Osteoporosis Medication Consultation
Ear Care
- Earwax removal
Medication Management
- Deprescribing consultation
Mobility
Pain & Injections
Wound Care
- Surgical Wound Care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
851 services · 382 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
401 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99308 |
310 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99305 |
83 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes | Office visit | 99307 |
57 | As often as other peers in Geriatric Medicine |
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.
Trained at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Royal G. Johnson's specialty?
Royal G. Johnson is a geriatrician in Hilo, HI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Geriatric Medicine”.
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Where can I find Royal G. Johnson?
Royal G. Johnson is listed at 944 W Kawailani St, Hilo, HI 96720. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Royal G. Johnson?
The number on file is (808) 959-9151. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Royal G. Johnson?
Royal G. Johnson's National Provider Identifier is 1659446037. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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What is Royal G. Johnson's education?
Royal G. Johnson attended Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Royal G. Johnson have?
Royal G. Johnson has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Royal G. Johnson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Royal G. Johnson 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
Is Royal G. Johnson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Royal G. Johnson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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