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Dr. Stephen Johns, MD

Physiatrist, Family Medicine Specialist

Gulfport, MS

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Johns, Physiatrist in Gulfport, MS?

    Dr. Stephen Johns, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Gulfport, MS with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Johns completed his residency at Riverside Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Johns is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Johns’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Johns’s office at (228) 867-5006.

    Where did Dr. Johns go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Riverside Hosp, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms

    What languages does Dr. Johns speak?

    Dr. Johns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Johns typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Johns diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Johns. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Johns typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Johns performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Johns. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Johns accept my insurance?

    Dr. Johns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (228) 867-5006 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Johns accept in Gulfport, MS?

    Dr. Johns in Gulfport, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Mississippi

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Johns' office located?

    Dr. Stephen Johns' Primary Practice

    12261 Highway 49 Ste 1

    Gulfport, MS 39503

    (228) 867-5006

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    Dr. Stephen Johns' Practice 2

    1340 Broad Ave Ste 450

    Gulfport, MS 39501

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    Dr. Stephen Johns' Practice 3

    4500 13th St

    Gulfport, MS 39501

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    What is Dr. Johns's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Johns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881709053.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Johns?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Johns

    What is Dr. Stephen Johns's specialty?

    Dr. Johns is a Physiatrist near Gulfport, MS.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Stephen Johns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Johns is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Gulfport, Memorial Hospital Stone County, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Dr. Stephen Johns accepting new patients in Gulfport, MS?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Johns is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Johns offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Johns' office at (228) 867-5006 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen Johns?

    Please contact Dr. Johns' office at (228) 867-5006 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Johns' office located?

    Dr. Johns' office is located in Gulfport, MS.