BRIAN D. JOHNSTON M.D.
NPI 1235184367
Emergency Medicine in Los Angeles, CA


Quality Rating: 73.79 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since May 24, 2006

Contact Information

1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
LOS ANGELES, CA
ZIP 90033
Phone: (323) 268-5000

Get Directions Write a Review

  • Individual
  • Male
  • Emergency Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled

About BRIAN JOHNSTON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Brian Johnston, a provider established in Los Angeles, California with a medical specialization in Emergency Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1235184367 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207P00000X with license number A23994 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1235184367
Provider Name
BRIAN D. JOHNSTON M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Location Phone
(323) 268-5000
Mailing Address
4551 GLENCOE AVE SUITE 260 MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292
Mailing Phone
(310) 301-2030
Mailing Fax
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-24-2006
Last Update Date
12-23-2010
Code Navigator

Location Map

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Emergency Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207P00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
A23994
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
WA23994VMEDICARE PIN (08) 
A23783MEDICARE UPIN (02) 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Brian Johnston is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 90033 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $96.36
  • Minimum New Patient Price $62.96
  • Maximum New Patient Price $187.6
  • Average New Patient Copayment $24.09
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.74
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $46.9

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $109.96
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $20.84
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $153.61
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $27.49
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.21
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $38.4

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Overall MIPS Quality Performance

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 73.79, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.

  • Final Score: 73.79 out of 100

    The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.

  • Quality Score: 76.87

    The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores.

    There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.

  • Promoting Interoperability Score: 92

    The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores.

    The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data.

  • Improvement Activities Score: 40

    The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category compromises 15% providers final MPIS scores.

    The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores.

  • Cost Score: 36.93

    The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.

    Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

  • Cost Score: 36.93

    The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.

    Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

Reviews for BRIAN D. JOHNSTON M.D.

There are currently no reviews for this provider. Be the first person to share your experience with this provider by filling out our review form. Your insights are appreciated and will help others make informed decisions.

NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1235184367, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
7
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 3 → 6 1 → 2 4 → 8 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 2 + 6 + 5 + 2 + 8 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 63

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1235184367.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Emergency Medicine
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Emergency Medicine
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE, EMERGENCY DEPT.
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Anesthesiology
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Anesthesiology
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Anesthesiology
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Anesthesiology
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Anesthesiology
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE, WMMC-NICU
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE, CANCER CENTER
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Dietitian, Registered
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Anesthesiology
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Family Medicine
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Anesthesiology
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Occupational Therapist
1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1235184367, enumerated as an "individual" on May 24, 2006.

The provider is located at 1720 E CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT LOS ANGELES, CA 90033 and the phone number is (323) 268-5000.

Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.