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Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

University of Mississippi School of Medicine (1982)

1500 Dodson Avenue Suite 290
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 709-7175

Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD is a neurosurgeon in Fort Smith, AR specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1982 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health of Arkansas and BAPTIST HEALTH SERVICES.

Office Locations

Baptist Health of Arkansas

1500 Dodson Avenue Suite 290
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 709-7175

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In The News

“Dr. Arthur Johnson, M.D., a board-certified neurosurgeon with nearly 40 years of experience, joined the Baptist Health center after having practiced medicine in the River Valley since 1998.”—"Johnson joins Baptist Health Neuroscience Center-Fort Smith", Southwest Times Record, May 2020

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD in 2023

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spine surgery procedures

In 2023, Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD had a list price for spine surgery procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Arkansas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Smith, AR during 2012 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	31
aspiration	34
bone marrow tests	34
decompression surgery	45
doctor visit	341
hospital care	152
inpatient care	152
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	45
spinal procedures	167
X-rays	90

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Smith, AR during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	27
aspiration	17
bone marrow tests	17
decompression surgery	51
doctor visit	384
hospital care	119
implant surgery	20
inpatient care	119
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	51
neurostimulator lead placement	17
neurostimulator replacement	20
spinal procedures	279
X-rays	164

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	25
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Smith, AR during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	37
aspiration	36
bone marrow tests	36
decompression surgery	62
doctor visit	361
hospital care	109
implant surgery	17
inpatient care	109
neck surgery	23
nerve procedures	62
neurostimulator lead placement	14
neurostimulator replacement	17
spinal procedures	373
X-rays	226

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	30
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Smith, AR during 2015 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	44
aspiration	39
bone marrow tests	39
decompression surgery	68
doctor visit	248
hospital care	165
inpatient care	165
neck surgery	23
nerve procedures	68
spinal procedures	292
X-rays	160

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	382

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	586
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	78
Less than 65	168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	22
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Smith, AR during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	37
aspiration	43
bone marrow tests	43
decompression surgery	50
doctor visit	233
hospital care	123
inpatient care	123
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	50
spinal procedures	227
X-rays	123

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	26
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Smith, AR during 2017 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	26
aspiration	17
bone marrow tests	17
decompression surgery	48
doctor visit	184
hospital care	158
inpatient care	158
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	48
spinal procedures	160
X-rays	88

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	36
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	36
Dementia	25
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Smith, AR during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	93
hospital care	26
implant surgery	13
inpatient care	26
neurostimulator lead placement	12
neurostimulator replacement	13
spinal procedures	126
X-rays	101

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Smith, AR during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
doctor visit	152
hospital care	57
implant surgery	12
inpatient care	57
neurostimulator replacement	12
spinal procedures	110
X-rays	87

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	13
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	39
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Smith, AR during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	151
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125
nerve procedures	13
spinal procedures	24
X-rays	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	18
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	46
Dementia	24
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Smith, AR during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	177
hospital care	157
inpatient care	157
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	25
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	43
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Smith, AR during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	181
hospital care	175
inpatient care	175
nerve procedures	16
spinal procedures	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	24
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	41
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Fort Smith, AR were spinal procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and X-rays.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	30
aspiration	31
bone marrow tests	31
decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	227
hospital care	124
implant surgery	15
inpatient care	124
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	40
neurostimulator lead placement	14
neurostimulator replacement	15
spinal procedures	162
X-rays	116

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	239
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	11
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	77
85 and over	25
Less than 65	64
65 to 74	99

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	10
Dementia	17

Education & Training

Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1982. He has a state license in Arkansas.

Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine (1982)

Licensed In: Arkansas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health of Arkansas

BAPTIST HEALTH SERVICES

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Synaptive Medical Inc.	$2,917 Brightmatter Drive/Guide $2,917
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,050 Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $388	ADAPTIVESTIM $248	RESTORE $246	INTELLIS $114	KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $20	Other $33
Nanovis LLC	$1,009 $1,009
SI-Bone, Inc.	$613 iFuse Implant $282	$332
LDR SPINE USA, INC	$575 Spinal Implant $575
Other	$1,779 Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $267	SCS IPGs $191	VITOM 90 DETACHABLE, AUTOCLAVE $150	TEG $140	VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM $122	Other $909

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,578
Travel and Lodging	$3,365

Biography

Dr. Arthur Johnson's specialty is neurosurgery. He is a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Dr. Johnson is professionally affiliated with Baptist Health of Arkansas. He welcomes new patients at his office inFort Smith, AR as reported by Baptist Health of Arkansas.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur M. Johnson, MD From 2012 - 2022

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