Steven G Johnson, M.D
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Steven G Johnson is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Salinas, CA with over 54 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across CA can see Steven G Johnson, M.D in person in Salinas or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine graduate since 1972, he brings 54+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
Older · 233dNPPES updated 2025-10-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1083 Los Palos Dr, Salinas, CA 93901-3916
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
20239.21/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-74.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better75.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,407
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
158
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
568
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $469k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.4k received from industry
95 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 Steven G Johnson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1972
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 1, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
54 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 1972)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194090
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Steven G Johnson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Steven G Johnson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Salinas 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 Steven G Johnson
NPI records show Dr. Johnson as active with telehealth listed in Salinas, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 424-8888.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Steven G Johnson
Practice Location
1083 Los Palos Dr, Salinas, CA 93901-3916
Mailing Address
1083 Los Palos Dr, Salinas, CA 93901-3916
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