Quick answers
- Does Richard B. Johnston Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard B. Johnston Iii 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 Richard B. Johnston Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 321 Original Medicare patients and 8,546 services for Richard B. Johnston Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard B. Johnston Iii's NPI number?
- 1871593160. 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 Richard B. Johnston Iii, 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 | 321 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,546 |
| Different services or procedures | 72 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)5,980 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)805 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)154 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose (J7324)151 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)144 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis74%
- High blood pressure69%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Diabetes24%
- Anxiety18%
Hospitals where Richard B. Johnston Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard B. Johnston Iii 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.
- Piedmont Hospital, IncAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110083
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard B. Johnston Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1800 Howell Mill Rd NW, Suite 200Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 352‑1015
- 5955 State Bridge Rd, Suite 200Johns Creek, GA 30097 (678) 205‑4261
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard B. Johnston Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Piedmont Orthopedics, LLC196 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Sports Medicineprimary
- Orthopedic Surgeryalso
Other sports medicine doctors in Atlanta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Atlanta, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Piedmont Orthopedics, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871593160 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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