Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Paul A. Johnson

MD · Gastroenterology · University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal)
401 S SANTA FE AVE
Salina, KS 67401
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 36+ Years Practicing
3.0K
Medicare Patients / yr
45
Procedures Billed
36
Years Practicing
5
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

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Kansas, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Johnson is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 67401, KS — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Johnson Does

Dr. Johnson served 3,016 Medicare patients across 3,402 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 313% above the average Gastroenterology in Kansas (730 patients across 88 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)485375
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)382359
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)314313
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)195139
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43235)167155

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 5 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 5 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Ellsworth County Medical Center

Ellsworth, KS
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Hays Medical Center

Hays, KS
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Salina Regional Health Center

Salina, KS
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Memorial Hospital

Abilene, KS
Rating not available

Salina Surgical Hospital

Salina, KS
Rating not available

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: 401 S SANTA FE AVE, Salina, KS 67401
Phone: (785) 452-6440

Area Safety Grade

D

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

18 min

Average commute time in this zip · 90% 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

75.1877

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

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 67401, KS

If Dr. Johnson isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 67401, KS:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Luke E. JohnsonGastroenterology<1 mi
Jesica R. BrownGastroenterology2.2K<1 mi
Brent E. RoederGastroenterology978103.1 mi
Sachin SrinivasanGastroenterology149.3 mi
Stella G. QuiasonGastroenterology707149.3 mi

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How to Use This Information

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Paul 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 67401, KS →
Where is Dr. Johnson's office?
Dr. Johnson practices at 401 S SANTA FE AVE, Salina, KS 67401. Phone: (785) 452-6440.
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 (785) 452-6440 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 67401, KS to see available options.
Does Dr. Johnson offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Johnson 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. Johnson?
Dr. Johnson graduated in 1990 and has been practicing for approximately 36 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Johnson treated 3,016 Medicare patients across 45 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 (785) 452-6440 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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