Dr. Richard Johnston
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 36 years
- Graduated from: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1985
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1518968759
Dr. Richard Johnston M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon
He is located at 3009 North Ballas Road Dept Orthopaedic Surgery, Ste 320 in Saint Louis, MO 63131. Can help patients with the following: Baker's Cyst, Low Back Pain, Scoliosis, Separated Shoulder, Spondylolisthesis, Tennis Elbow. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518968759. Appointment can be made via the phone number (314) 514-3500. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 4 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Richard Johnston, being an orthopedic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Richard Johnston.
- ACL Tear
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Bone Spurs
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Compartment Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dislocated Ankle
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Elbow Pain
- Frostbite
- Hammer Toe
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Replacement
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Impingement Syndrome
- Ingrown Toenail
- Joint Fluid Extraction
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Meniscus Tear
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteomyelitis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Separated Shoulder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Sprained Ankle
- Sprained Wrist
- Stress Fracture
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger
- Whiplash
- Wrist Surgery
Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard Johnston
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Richard Johnston as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Cox HealthPlans
Network data as of Sep 11, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Cox HealthPlans
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox HealthPlans Bronze Expanded Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | EPO | Accepting new patients |
| Cox HealthPlans Bronze Preferred | EPO · Bronze | EPO | Accepting new patients |
| Cox HealthPlans Gold Preferred | EPO · Gold | EPO | Accepting new patients |
| Cox HealthPlans Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | EPO | Accepting new patients |
| Cox HealthPlans Silver Connect | EPO · Silver | EPO | Accepting new patients |
| Cox HealthPlans Silver Preferred | EPO · Silver | EPO | Accepting new patients |
| Cox HealthPlans Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | EPO | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Richard Johnston is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Richard Johnston is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .
Bills through: Washington University
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Zimmer Biomet | $1056 |
| Stryker | $240 |
| Depuy | $157 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $1336 |
| Travel and Lodging | $687 |
| Consulting | $13 |
Studies
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1985Affiliated practices
Affiliated hospitals
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Richard Johnston treat?
Dr. Richard Johnston provides treatment for Baker's Cyst, Low Back Pain, Scoliosis, Separated Shoulder, Spondylolisthesis, Tennis Elbow. For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Richard Johnston affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Richard Johnston is affiliated with ST LUKES HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Richard Johnston?
Dr. Richard Johnston's office is located at 3009 North Ballas Road Dept Orthopaedic Surgery, Ste 320 in Saint Louis, MO 63131.
Does Dr. Richard Johnston accept patients with Cox HealthPlans?
Yes, Dr. Richard Johnston is listed in-network for Cox HealthPlans through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Richard Johnston have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Richard Johnston is affiliated with MB Professional Billing Services. For the full list of practices see this list.