Adolph William Johnson, M.D.
Adolph William Johnson is a Family Medicine specialist based in Silver Spring, MD with over 44 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Adolph William Johnson, M.D. runs an independent family medicine physician practice in Silver Spring, MD. A Rutgers New Jersey Medical School graduate since 1982, he brings 44+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 25% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 160dNPPES updated 2025-12-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
Contact & Location
Practice Location
12501 Prosperity Dr Ste 410, Silver Spring, MD 20904-1652
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.59%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.5 pts)
2.59% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.7%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
768
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
366
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,061
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $871k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.0k received from industry
51 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Adolph William Johnson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1982
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Board certified · Dec 14, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
44 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Class of 1982)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Adolph William Johnson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Adolph William Johnson for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Silver Spring required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Adolph William Johnson
Dr. Johnson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Silver Spring, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 368-0038.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Adolph William Johnson
Practice Location
12501 Prosperity Dr Ste 410, Silver Spring, MD 20904-1652
Mailing Address
12501 Prosperity Dr Ste 410, Silver Spring, MD 20904-1652
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