James Robert Johnson, M.D.
With over 37 years in family medicine, James Robert Johnson, M.D. is a long-established family medicine physician in San Clemente. He graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.94/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 57% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 49% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3789dNPPES updated 2015-12-21 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
901 Calle Amanecer Ste 100, San Clemente, CA 92673-6278
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202381.94/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.7 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.98%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)
2.98% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
339
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
283
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,756
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $225k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$93 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to James Robert Johnson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
37 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
Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Class of 1989)
Mailing address
665 Camino De Los Mares 200, San Clemente, CA 92673-2838
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191308
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With James Robert Johnson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Robert Johnson for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Clemente 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 James Robert Johnson
Dr. Johnson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Clemente, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 218-1482.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James Robert Johnson
Practice Location
901 Calle Amanecer Ste 100, San Clemente, CA 92673-6278
Mailing Address
665 Camino De Los Mares 200, San Clemente, CA 92673-2838
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