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BRIAN KENT JOHNSON PMHNP-BC
NPI 1669177846
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Murphy, NC

Active since April 05, 2023PECOS Enrolled
4226 E US HIGHWAY 64 ALTERNATE, MURPHY, NC 28906(828) 837-8131(877) 930-7732 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 23, 2026, Mar 19, 2025, Feb 28, 2025 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2023).

About Brian Kent Johnson Pmhnp-bc NPPES

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

BRIAN KENT JOHNSON PMHNP-BC (NPI 1669177846) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Murphy, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5021345) and active in the NPI registry since April 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669177846
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameBRIAN KENT JOHNSONCredential: PMHNP-BC
Location Address4226 E US HIGHWAY 64 ALTERNATEMurphy, NC 28906
Mailing Address4226 E Us 64 AltMurphy, NC 28906-6846 · (828) 837-8131
Phone(828) 837-8131
Fax(877) 930-7732
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1669177846 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 5021345
4226 E US HIGHWAY 64 ALTERNATE, Murphy, NC 28906
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.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)

Brian Kent Johnson Pmhnp-bc 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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Brian Johnson reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
4226 E US HIGHWAY 64-ALT
Murphy, NC 28906
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 79 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356896187 (828) 479-6434
Christopher Dennis MD PLLC
68 mi
Psychiatry
11340 LAKEFIELD DR STE 200
Johns Creek, GA 30097
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 137 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588090229 (800) 275-3243
Grow Healthcare Group PA
679 mi
Mental Health
66 W FLAGLER ST STE 900
Miami, FL 33130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 994 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245845932 (786) 244-7711

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
68 services24 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28906 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 Brian Johnson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Johnson is 1669177846. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2023.

Where is Brian Johnson located?

Brian Johnson practices at 4226 E Us Highway 64 Alternate, Murphy, NC 28906. The listed phone number is (828) 837-8131.

What is Brian Johnson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Brian Johnson enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Brian Johnson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brian Johnson reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers (Murphy, NC), Christopher Dennis MD PLLC (Johns Creek, GA) and Grow Healthcare Group PA (Miami, FL). Each 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 Brian Johnson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brian Johnson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and AmeriHealth Caritas Next and 5 other insurers list Brian 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 Brian Johnson was last updated on July 23, 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.