BENJAMIN W JOHNSON JR. M.D.
NPI 1982674164
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Knoxville, TN

Active since January 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
61.85/100
CMS Quality Rating
1342 PAPERMILL POINTE WAY, KNOXVILLE, TN 37909(865) 673-5000(865) 588-5711 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 2, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 2, 2020, Nov 8, 2019, Jul 30, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Benjamin W Johnson Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

BENJAMIN W JOHNSON JR. M.D. (NPI 1982674164) is an individual pain medicine provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (21653) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Gray, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982674164
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207LP2900X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN W JOHNSON JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address1342 PAPERMILL POINTE WAYKnoxville, TN 37909-1903
Mailing Address1326 Papermill Pointe WayKnoxville, TN 37909-1903 · (865) 673-5000 · Fax (865) 888-9486
Fax(865) 588-5711
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 1980
Enumeration DateJanuary 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 2, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 2, 2020
NPI 1982674164 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP2900X
License Licensed in TN · 21653
Definition
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License 21653 (TN)
1342 PAPERMILL POINTE WAY, Knoxville, TN 37909

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12103 Forest DrGray, TN 37615-8422 · Phone (865) 219-3506 · Fax (865) 330-6323

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1511721TN

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

Benjamin W Johnson Jr. 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 ID143124016
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031121000629
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 6

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, 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.
40 services22 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 99442
This is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.
27 services27 patients
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.
18 services14 patients
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint 64636
This procedure involves using imaging technology to locate and treat nerves in your lower spine or sacral area that may be causing pain. Each additional facet joint refers to treating more than one spinal nerve. It's a non-invasive way to manage chronic back pain.
15 services15 patients
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint 64635
This procedure involves using imaging guidance to accurately target and destroy nerves in the lower or sacral spinal facet joint. It's done to relieve chronic back pain. The process is safe and usually effective.
14 services14 patients
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 64493
This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joint in your lower back or sacral spine. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The aim is to alleviate pain and inflammation. It's a safe, often effective method for managing spinal discomfort.
13 services11 patients

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.

61.85/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality41.13
Promoting Interoperability51
Improvement Activities40
Cost45.32

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1342 PAPERMILL POINTE WAY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Radiologic Technologist
1342 PAPERMILL POINTE WAY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1342 PAPERMILL POINTE WAY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1342 PAPERMILL POINTE WAY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Physician Assistant
1342 PAPERMILL POINTE WAY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
1342 PAPERMILL POINTE WAY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Pain Medicine (Pain Medicine)
1342 PAPERMILL POINTE WAY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Chiropractor
1342 PAPERMILL POINTE WAY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909

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 Benjamin Johnson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Johnson is 1982674164. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 23, 2006.

Where is Benjamin Johnson located?

Benjamin Johnson practices at 1342 Papermill Pointe Way, Knoxville, TN 37909. The listed phone number is (865) 673-5000.

What is Benjamin Johnson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LP2900X.

Is Benjamin Johnson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Johnson was last updated on April 2, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.