WILLIAM FORREST JOHNSTON MD
NPI 1598908253
Colon & Rectal Surgery in New Orleans, LA
About William Forrest Johnston Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
WILLIAM FORREST JOHNSTON MD (NPI 1598908253) is an individual colon & rectal surgery provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (306266) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (2009).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
William Forrest Johnston Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LASt Charles Parish Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Luling, LAOchsner Medical Center-Kenner
Acute Care Hospitals · Kenner, LAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70121 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
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 William Johnston's NPI number?
The NPI number for William Johnston is 1598908253. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2009.
Where is William Johnston located?
William Johnston practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. The listed phone number is (504) 842-4060.
What is William Johnston's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.
Is William Johnston enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. William Johnston is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
What insurance does William Johnston accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list William Johnston 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.
Is William Johnston affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, William Johnston is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, St Charles Parish Hospital and Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for William Johnston was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
