James Gowen Johnson, MD
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
James Gowen Johnson is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Greenville, SC with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
James Gowen Johnson, MD practices as part of a group infectious disease specialist practice in Greenville, SC. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
890 W Faris Rd Ste 520, Greenville, SC 29605-4291
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better67.3%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-15.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
336
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
148
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
680
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.38M
Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$195 received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to James Gowen Johnson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
Emory University School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 6, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
Emory University School of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
1 Independence Pt Ste 212, Greenville, SC 29615-4536
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With James Gowen Johnson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Gowen Johnson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Greenville 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 Gowen Johnson
NPI records show Dr. Johnson as active with telehealth listed in Greenville, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (864) 455-9033.
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 James Gowen Johnson
Practice Location
890 W Faris Rd Ste 520, Greenville, SC 29605-4291
Mailing Address
1 Independence Pt Ste 212, Greenville, SC 29615-4536
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