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WALTER E JOHNSTON MD
NPI 1952332181
Family Medicine in Vicksburg, MS

Active since July 05, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1907 MISSION 66, VICKSBURG, MS 39180(601) 636-1173 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Walter E Johnston Md NPPES

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

WALTER E JOHNSTON MD (NPI 1952332181) is an individual family medicine provider in Vicksburg, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (07023) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952332181
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameWALTER E JOHNSTONCredential: MD
Location Address1907 MISSION 66Vicksburg, MS 39180-3711
Mailing Address1115 N Frontage RdVicksburg, MS 39180-5102 · (601) 634-8790
Phone(601) 636-1173
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 10, 2020
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 10, 2020
✔ NPI 1952332181 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 07023
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.
1907 MISSION 66, Vicksburg, MS 39180
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid1141411LA
Medicaid00014424MS
Other5891536MS · Aetna

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health 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 (PECOS)

Walter E Johnston 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39180 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
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
46%76 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
19%133 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
41%179 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
7%60 patients1/55-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.
100%1,598 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
19%309 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
49%294 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
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: 100% · 283 patients
86%283 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier32 claims32 services$8.29 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
1 supplier56 claims56 services$98.77 avg. paid by Medicare
Insulin for administration through dme (i.e., insulin pump) per 50 units J1817
Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI000N
1 supplier11 claims620 services$7.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers50 claims50 services$183.49 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.

GEORGE ABRAHAM MD
Family Medicine
1907 MISSION 66
VICKSBURG, MS 39180
Warren County (601) 619-3838
MISS DALLAS MICHELLE THOMASON PA-C
Physician Assistant
1907 MISSION 66
VICKSBURG, MS 39180
Warren County (601) 636-1173
VICKSBURG CLINIC LLC
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
1907 MISSION 66
VICKSBURG, MS 39180
Warren County (601) 636-1173

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 Walter Johnston's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Johnston is 1952332181. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2006.

Where is Walter Johnston located?

Walter Johnston practices at 1907 Mission 66, Vicksburg, MS 39180. The listed phone number is (601) 636-1173.

What is Walter Johnston's specialty?

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

Is Walter Johnston enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Johnston is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Walter Johnston accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee list Walter 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Johnston was last updated on September 10, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.