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ALEXANDER OWEN JOHNSON MD
NPI 1578145231
Otolaryngology in Candler, NC

Active since April 22, 2021PECOS Enrolled
91 WESTRIDGE MARKET PL # 20, CANDLER, NC 28715(828) 458-8100(828) 586-7473 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 7, 2026, Apr 22, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Alexander Owen Johnson Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ALEXANDER OWEN JOHNSON MD (NPI 1578145231) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Candler, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2026-02273) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Sylva.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578145231
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameALEXANDER OWEN JOHNSONCredential: MD
Location Address91 WESTRIDGE MARKET PL # 20Candler, NC 28715-9174
Mailing Address38 The Village OverlookSylva, NC 28779-2742 · (828) 586-7474 · Fax (828) 586-7473
Phone(828) 458-8100
Fax(828) 586-7473
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 22, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 7, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1578145231 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2026-02273
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
91 WESTRIDGE MARKET PL # 20, Candler, NC 28715
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 138 The Village OverlookSylva, NC 28779-2742 · Phone (828) 586-7474 · Fax (828) 586-7473

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Alexander Owen Johnson Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Alexander Johnson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Mountain Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA
33 mi
Specialist
38 THE VILLAGE OVERLOOK
Sylva, NC 28779
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619920550 (828) 586-7474

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28715 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Alexander Johnson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Johnson is 1578145231. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 22, 2021.

Where is Alexander Johnson located?

Alexander Johnson practices at 91 Westridge Market Pl # 20, Candler, NC 28715. The listed phone number is (828) 458-8100.

What is Alexander Johnson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Alexander Johnson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Johnson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Alexander Johnson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alexander Johnson reassigns Medicare benefits to Mountain Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA (Sylva, NC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Alexander Johnson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alexander Johnson accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Alexander Johnson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Johnson was last updated on July 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.