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WILLIAM S JOHNSON III M.D.
NPI 1619985819
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in La Place, LA

Active since August 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
59.4/100
CMS Quality Rating
502 RUE DE SANTE, SUITE 106, LA PLACE, LA 70068(985) 653-5570(985) 653-5575 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About William S Johnson Iii M.d. NPPES

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

WILLIAM S JOHNSON III M.D. (NPI 1619985819) is an individual sports medicine provider in La Place, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (L019071) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St James Parish Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619985819
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM S JOHNSON IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address502 RUE DE SANTE, SUITE 106La Place, LA 70068-5424
Mailing Address502 Rue De Sante, Suite 106La Place, LA 70068-5424 · (985) 653-5570 · Fax (985) 653-5575
Phone(985) 653-5570
Fax(985) 653-5575
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateAugust 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1619985819 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0005X
License✔ Licensed in LA · L019071
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License L019071 (LA)
502 RUE DE SANTE, La Place, LA 70068
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Other Identifiers 7

Other82565Coventry
Other200045514Railroad Medicare
Other173972500Us Dept Of Labor
Medicaid1958999LA
Other8710244002Cigna
Other4513032Aetna
Other0900158United Healthcare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana, UnitedHealthcare.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 S Johnson Iii M.d. 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.

PECOS PAC ID8426024100
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040913000054
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

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.

Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.
1,096 services66 patients
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301
Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
630 services81 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
189 services101 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
151 services73 patients
X-ray of knee, 3 views 73562
An X-ray of the knee, 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the knee from three different angles. This helps medical professionals to diagnose and monitor conditions like arthritis, fractures, or infections. The process is quick and painless.
72 services50 patients
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg J0702
This injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.
53 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St James Parish Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Lutcher, LA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number191305
Location1645 Lutcher AvenueLutcher, LA 70071 · St. James County
Emergency services

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

59.4/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality67.65
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities20
Cost22.04

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
65%302 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
9%1,458 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
94%285 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
0%285 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pain Assessment and Follow-Up
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with documentation of a pain assessment using a standardized tool(s) on each visit AND documentation of a follow-up plan when pain is present
6%1,159 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
7%796 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
64%303 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
14%722 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 96% · 275 patients
Patients tobacco: 85% · 275 patients
97%31 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
78%275 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
6%796 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents
The percentage of adolescents 12 to 20 years of age with a primary care visit during the measurement year for whom tobacco use status was documented and received help with quitting if identified as a tobacco user
92%49 patients
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 303 patients
0%303 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

PAMELA ANN POURCIAU
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
502 RUE DE SANTE, SUITE 103
LA PLACE, LA 70068
St. John The Baptist Parish (985) 653-9675
JOSE' M CUSCO' M.D.
Internal Medicine
502 RUE DE SANTE, SUITE 308
LA PLACE, LA 70068
St. John The Baptist Parish (985) 652-3500
CAULFIELD UROLOGY CENTERS
Urology
502 RUE DE SANTE, SUITE 206
LA PLACE, LA 70068
St. John The Baptist Parish (985) 652-2638
APARNA VELLANKI MD
Internal Medicine
502 RUE DE SANTE, SUITE 206
LA PLACE, LA 70068
St. John The Baptist Parish (985) 652-7774
RENE KOPPEL, M.D. - A PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CORPORATION
Dermatology
502 RUE DE SANTE, SUITE #303
LA PLACE, LA 70068
St. John The Baptist Parish (985) 651-4432
COLETTE MARIE LEBLANC RD
Dietitian, Registered
502 RUE DE SANTE, STE 306
LA PLACE, LA 70068
St. John The Baptist Parish (985) 651-1557
LINDA G THOMPSON M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
502 RUE DE SANTE, SUITE 106
LA PLACE, LA 70068
St. John The Baptist Parish (985) 653-5570
BRIAN NEIL BROGLE M.D.
Urology
502 RUE DE SANTE, SUITE 308
LA PLACE, LA 70068
St. John The Baptist Parish (985) 652-3500

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 Johnson's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Johnson is 1619985819. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2006.

Where is William Johnson located?

William Johnson practices at 502 Rue De Sante Suite 106, La Place, LA 70068. The listed phone number is (985) 653-5570.

What is William Johnson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Is William Johnson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Johnson 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 Johnson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list William 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.

Is William Johnson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Johnson is affiliated with St James Parish Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Johnson was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.