Doctor Profile

Rheumatology · Rheumatology

Cindy V. Johnston

MD · Rheumatology
1945 VERSAILLES ST
FL 2
Sarasota, FL 34239
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 19 Years Practicing
1.3K
Medicare Patients / yr
21
Procedures Billed
19
Years Practicing
2
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. Johnston

See which plans Dr. Johnston accepts

We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Florida, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Johnston is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 34239, FL — the Rheumatology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Johnston Does

Dr. Johnston served 1,276 Medicare patients across 116,444 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's similar to the average Rheumatology in Florida (1,376 patients across 316 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)49,20047
Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (J3262)24,05621
Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)21,90070
Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)11,82563
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)3,84162

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Johnston 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. Johnston is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Sarasota, FL
★★★★★ 5/5 CMS Rating

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Bradenton, FL
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

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

Address: 1945 VERSAILLES ST, FL 2, Sarasota, FL 34239
Phone: 94136507701028

Area Safety Grade

A+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

26 min

Average commute time in this zip · 83% 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

87.3013

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

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Other Rheumatology Doctors near 34239, FL

If Dr. Johnston isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest rheumatology doctors near 34239, FL:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Kaitlin F. LimaRheumatology2.2K1.1 mi
Jaishree ManoharRheumatology1.7K1.1 mi
Jesse C. BoodooRheumatology1.6K1.1 mi
Bradley WeitznerRheumatology1.8K1.1 mi
Amparo L. GordianRheumatology1.7K1.1 mi

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How to Use This Information

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Cindy V. Johnston: Common Questions

Does Dr. Johnston accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Johnston is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Johnston depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 34239, FL →
Where is Dr. Johnston's office?
Dr. Johnston practices at 1945 VERSAILLES ST, FL 2, Sarasota, FL 34239. Phone: 94136507701028.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Johnston accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at 94136507701028 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 34239, FL to see available options.
Does Dr. Johnston offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Johnston is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Johnston?
Dr. Johnston graduated in 2007 and has been practicing for approximately 19 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Johnston treated 1,276 Medicare patients across 21 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Johnston 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 94136507701028 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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