Quick answers
- Does Desmond F. Johnson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Desmond F. Johnson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Desmond F. Johnson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 75 Original Medicare patients and 161 services for Desmond F. Johnson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Desmond F. Johnson's NPI number?
- 1104960616. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Desmond F. Johnson, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 75 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 161 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)60 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)52 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)28 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes61%
- Arthritis43%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Desmond F. Johnson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1328 Southern Ave SE, Suite 312 AWashington, DC 20032 (202) 574‑4666
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Desmond F. Johnson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Preventive Care Network Services PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Rheumatologyalso
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Other internal medicine doctors in Washington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington, DC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Preventive Care Network Services PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Howard University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1104960616 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians