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Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Benjamin Johnston, M.D.)

(696 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

University of Louisville School of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: head and neck cancer, hearing loss

719 Thompson Lane Suite 30400
Nashville, TN 37204

(615) 322-6180

Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD is a pediatric otolaryngologist in FRANKLIN, TN specializing in pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat). He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2007 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Williamson Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

Office Locations

919 MURFREESBORO ROAD SUITE 200
FRANKLIN, TN 37064

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1310 24th Avenue Tenn Valley Hs (626)
South Nashville, TN 37212

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Vanderbilt Health

719 Thompson Lane Suite 30400
Nashville, TN 37204

(615) 322-6180

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

endoscopy

non-surgical nosebleed treatment

In 2023, Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD performed more endoscopy, and non-surgical nosebleed treatment procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Top 10%

By Volume:

impacted ear wax removal

In 2023, Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD performed more impacted ear wax removal procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in FRANKLIN, TN during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	11
inpatient care	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in FRANKLIN, TN during 2013 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	154
ear procedures	28
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	14
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in FRANKLIN, TN during 2014 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	498
ear procedures	95
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	59
minimally invasive procedures	59

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	45
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in FRANKLIN, TN during 2015 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nosebleed treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	549
ear procedures	96
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	55
minimally invasive procedures	55
nosebleed treatment	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	640
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	364
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	68
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in FRANKLIN, TN during 2016 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	598
ear procedures	111
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	80
minimally invasive procedures	80

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	32
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in FRANKLIN, TN during 2017 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	546
ear procedures	107
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	58
minimally invasive procedures	58

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	32
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD in 2017

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in FRANKLIN, TN during 2018 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	623
ear procedures	133
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	59
minimally invasive procedures	59

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	370
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	37
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD in 2018

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in FRANKLIN, TN during 2019 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	646
ear procedures	132
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	53
minimally invasive procedures	53

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	42
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in FRANKLIN, TN during 2020 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	555
ear procedures	149
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	67
minimally invasive procedures	67

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	48
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in FRANKLIN, TN during 2021 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nosebleed treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	728
ear procedures	193
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	70
minimally invasive procedures	70
nosebleed treatment	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	477
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	44
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in FRANKLIN, TN during 2022 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	711
ear procedures	236
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	80
minimally invasive procedures	80

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	485
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	271
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	48
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in FRANKLIN, TN were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nosebleed treatment.

doctor visit	560
ear procedures	128
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	59
minimally invasive procedures	59
nosebleed treatment	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	355
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	122
85 and over	37
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	201

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	8
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is certified by the Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine (2007)

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2012)

Board Certification: Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology (2013)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Williamson Health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 696 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in FRANKLIN, TN.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-01

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Dr. Johnston was a great listener and answered my many questions. He was kind, patient, extremely knowledgeable and empathetic.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-28

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Johnston is very knowledgeable, caring & listens to his patients

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-16

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Johnson is a very good listener never cuts me short on time

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-16

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Best experience I ever had at any doctor's office. Thank you

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-15

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I would certainly recommend others to Vanderbilt Health

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-13

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Johnson was very efficient in treating my problem.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-16

Patient verified via Press Ganey

The doctor was efficient and friendly

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-13

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. J is the very best!

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Acclarent, Inc	$754 RELIEVA SCOUT Sinus Dilation System $477	TruDi Nav Cable $261	RELIEVA SPINPLUS Balloon Sinuplasty System $16
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$499 Propel $499
Stryker Corporation	$366 CLARIFIX CRYOTHERAPY DEVICE $173	XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $162	Latera $23	MINIFESS LIGHT SEEKER $9
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$119 FASENRA $119
Aerin Medical Inc.	$115 Vivaer RF Stylus $115
Other	$25 DIEGO POWER DISSECTOR HANDPIECE,TRIGGER SWITCH ENABLED $25

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,490
Travel and Lodging	$388

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Johnston is a medical specialist in pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat). He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Johnston has a special interest in hearing loss and head and neck cancer. After attending the University of Louisville School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with Williamson Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). His practice in FRANKLIN, TN is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD in 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin J. Johnston, FACS, MD From 2012 - 2022

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