Doctor Profile

Nephrology · Nephrology

Samuel A. Johnson

MD · Nephrology · Temple University School Of Medicine
55 WHITCHER ST
SUITE 460
Marietta, GA 30060
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 24 Years Practicing
2.1K
Medicare Patients / yr
25
Procedures Billed
24
Years Practicing
3
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Johnson

See which plans Dr. Johnson accepts

We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Georgia, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Johnson is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 30060, GA — the Nephrology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (770) 427-7389 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Johnson Does

Dr. Johnson served 2,094 Medicare patients across 3,560 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 89% above the average Nephrology in Georgia (1,107 patients across 293 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)866343
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)346185
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)335178
Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist (36902)281162
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)254221

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Johnson billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Johnson is affiliated with 3 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 3 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Northside Hospital Cherokee

Canton, GA
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

Marietta, GA
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Wellstar Cobb Medical Center

Austell, GA
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Johnson practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Johnson offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 55 WHITCHER ST, SUITE 460, Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 427-7389

Area Safety Grade

C

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

32 min

Average commute time in this zip · 81% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

73.2045

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Nephrology Doctors near 30060, GA

If Dr. Johnson isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest nephrology doctors near 30060, GA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Sandeep JaglanNephrology1.9 mi
Akin O. OgundipeNephrology1.2K2.7 mi
Mohid N. MirzaNephrology3.7 mi
Kibrewessen D. TeferaNephrology4773.7 mi
Ashvin R. KamathNephrology9413.7 mi
Indira ChervuNephrology1.7K3.7 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Johnson takes three steps:

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Samuel A. Johnson: Common Questions

Does Dr. Johnson accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Johnson is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Johnson depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 30060, GA →
Where is Dr. Johnson's office?
Dr. Johnson practices at 55 WHITCHER ST, SUITE 460, Marietta, GA 30060. Phone: (770) 427-7389.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Johnson accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (770) 427-7389 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 30060, GA to see available options.
Does Dr. Johnson offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Johnson as offering telehealth. Call the office at (770) 427-7389 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Johnson?
Dr. Johnson graduated in 2002 and has been practicing for approximately 24 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Johnson treated 2,094 Medicare patients across 25 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Johnson is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (770) 427-7389 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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