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Ophthalmology

James L. Johnston Jr., DO

Works at hospitals in Akron, OH · Ohio

Summary

Dr. James L. Johnston Jr., DO is an ophthalmologist at 1945 Cei Dr, Blue Ash, OH 45242. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James L. Johnston Jr. had 379 Original Medicare patients and 1,258 services. NPI 1316940174. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1945 Cei Dr, Blue Ash, OH 45242 · Directions
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Akron General Medical Center, Summa Health System
  • Group practice: Cei Physicians PSC, LLC
  • Medical school: Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine · graduated 1988 (38 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James L. Johnston Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does James L. Johnston Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James L. Johnston Jr. 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 James L. Johnston Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 379 Original Medicare patients and 1,258 services for James L. Johnston Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James L. Johnston Jr.'s NPI number?
1316940174. 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 James L. Johnston Jr., 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 patients379
Services billed to Medicare1,258
Different services or procedures39
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)384 services
  2. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)94 services
  3. Closure of tear duct opening using plug (68761)90 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)82 services
  5. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)78 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%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Diabetes37%
  • Chronic kidney disease32%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%

Hospitals where James L. Johnston Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James L. Johnston Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Akron General Medical CenterAkron, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360027
  • Summa Health SystemAkron, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360020

Practice locations

Addresses where James L. Johnston Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 1945 Cei DrBlue Ash, OH 45242

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James L. Johnston Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Cei Physicians PSC, LLC158 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Blue Ash

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Blue Ash, OH — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Cei Physicians PSC, LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolOhio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1316940174
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians