Eric L Johnson, MD

Family Medicine

Eric L Johnson is a Family Medicine specialist based in Grand Forks, ND with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(701) 795-2000Grand Forks, ND
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Eric L Johnson, MD has practiced family medicine for 37+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1989 and has 37+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).

1 of 17 Family Medicine providers in NDSee all Family Medicine in Grand Forks37+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1999dNPPES updated 2020-12-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Dakota Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1380 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58201-4059

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

61.8%

North Dakota avg: 83.6 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-21 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

40

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

57

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

778

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $308k

Percentile rankings compared against 160 reporting peers in North Dakota.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Hypertension, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+23%)53%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+16%)48%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-19%)30%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+6%)28%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$51 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Eric L Johnson's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1989

    University of Nebraska Medical Center

  2. Board certified · Nov 30, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 37 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

University of Nebraska College of Medicine (Class of 1989)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 6002, Grand Forks, ND 58206-6002

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Eric L Johnson

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Eric L Johnson for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Grand Forks 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 Eric L Johnson

Dr. Johnson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Grand Forks, ND. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (701) 795-2000.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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