CHRISTOPHER R. JOHNSON M.D. – NPI #1942237078
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON is a physician located in ATHENS, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1942237078 to CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON on June 26, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Mar 06, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER R. JOHNSON

NPI Number
1942237078
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER R. JOHNSON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
117 MEDICAL CIR
ATHENS, TX 75751-9003
Phone: (903) 676-3200 Fax: (903) 676-3277
1 Other location(s):
115 Medical Cir
Suite 108
Athens, TX 75751-9124
Phone: (903) 670-3185
Fax: (903) 675-3105
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 29, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherBCBSH08VF37301
otherRAILROAD MEDICAREP02707038
medicaidTX092333603
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 TX K7562
208000000X
- Pediatrics		 TX K7562

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2005
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL
      800 EAST DAWSON
      TYLER, TX 75701
    • UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS ATHENS HOSPITAL
      2000 SOUTH PALESTINE ST
      ATHENS, TX 75751
    • UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS JACKSONVILLE HOSPITAL
      501 S RAGSDALE
      JACKSONVILLE, TX 75766
    • UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS TYLER REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      1000 SOUTH BECKHAM AVE
      TYLER, TX 75701
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CENTERWELL HOME HEALTH
      836 SOUTHPARK CIRCLE SUITE C
      ATHENS, TX 75752
    • TRADITIONS HEALTH CARE
      1820 SHILOH RD #1101
      TYLER, TX 75703
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
      701 OLYMPIC PLAZA CIRCLE
      TYLER, TX 75701

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