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DR. HOWARD R JOHNSON MD
NPI 1902898075
Family Medicine in Hereford, TX

Active since August 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
540 W. 15TH STREET, HEREFORD, TX 79045(806) 364-7512(806) 364-5256 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Howard R Johnson Md NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD R JOHNSON MD (NPI 1902898075) is an individual family medicine provider in Hereford, Texas, licensed in Texas (D2688) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hereford Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine (1964).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902898075
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD R JOHNSONCredential: MD
Location Address540 W. 15TH STREETHereford, TX 79045
Mailing Address540 W 15th StHereford, TX 79045-2820 · (806) 364-7512 · Fax (806) 364-5256
Phone(806) 364-7512
Fax(806) 364-5256
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Oklahoma College Of MedicineGraduated 1964
Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 3, 2026
NPPES CertifiedApril 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1902898075 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · D2688
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
540 W. 15TH STREET, Hereford, TX 79045
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid128686601TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Howard R Johnson 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.

PECOS PAC ID1658345723
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040824000745
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Hereford Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hereford, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450155
Location801 East ThirdHereford, TX 79045 · Deaf Smith County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bsa Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Amarillo, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450231
Location1600 Wallace BlvdAmarillo, TX 79106 · Potter County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79045 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
4 suppliers22 claims50 services$6.51 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers14 claims20 services$1.14 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers26 claims26 services$109.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers26 claims28 services$34.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
1 supplier13 claims780 services$0.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers17 claims17 services$22.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

MRS. CARMEN B FLOOD NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
540 W. 15TH STREET
HEREFORD, TX 79045
Deaf Smith County (806) 364-7512
MRS. CAROLYN S JANSA WHNP LPA
Nurse Practitioner
540 W. 15TH STREET
HEREFORD, TX 79045
Deaf Smith County (806) 364-7512
MARY JESSICA MERTINS FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
540 W. 15TH STREET
HEREFORD, TX 79045
Deaf Smith County (806) 364-7512

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 Howard Johnson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Johnson is 1902898075. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2005.

Where is Howard Johnson located?

Howard Johnson practices at 540 W. 15th Street, Hereford, TX 79045. The listed phone number is (806) 364-7512.

What is Howard Johnson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Howard Johnson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard 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 Howard Johnson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Howard 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 Howard Johnson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Howard Johnson is affiliated with Hereford Regional Medical Center and Bsa Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Johnson was last updated on April 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.