Ruth E Johnson, M.D.
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
With over 48 years in preventive medicine, Ruth E Johnson, M.D. is a long-established public health & general preventive medicine specialist in Rochester. A Mayo Medical School graduate since 1978, she brings 48+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 57% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Recent · 69dNPPES updated 2026-02-26 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.3%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MinnesotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
50
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
73
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
326
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $23k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
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 (+13%) — 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 (-12%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1978
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 25, 2026
CMS-verified certification date
48 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Public health and general preventive medicine focuses on promoting health, preventing disease, and managing the health of communities and defined populations. These practitioners combine population-based public health skills with knowledge of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention-oriented clinical practice in a wide variety of settings.
Taxonomy: 2083P0901X
Education & Training
Mayo Medical School (Class of 1978)
Virtual Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Care With Ruth E Johnson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ruth E Johnson for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Rochester 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 Ruth E Johnson
NPI records show Dr. Johnson as active with telehealth listed in Rochester, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (507) 284-2511.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001
Mailing Address
200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001
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