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Dr. Katherine Johnston, MD

Dr. Katherine Johnston, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Johnston, Pediatrician in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Katherine Johnston, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Johnston is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Johnston’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Johnston’s office at (415) 221-6476.

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

      What languages does Dr. Johnston speak?

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

      • English

      What conditions does Dr. Johnston treat?

      As a Pediatrician, Dr. Johnston 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. Johnston. 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.

      Also known as:

      • Immunization Visit
      • Vaccines
      • Vaccination appointment
      • Shot visit
      • Immunization encounter

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z23: Encounter for immunization

      Also known as:

      • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
      • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
      • Health Checkup
      • Baby Health Checkup
      • Infant and Newborn Care
      • Normal Well-Child Checkup
      • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
      • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
      • Newborn Exam
      • Infant Checkup
      • Post-Birth Checkup

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
      • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

      Also known as:

      • Nutrition Counseling
      • Nutrition
      • Dietary advice
      • Nutritional guidance
      • Healthy eating counseling

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

      Also known as:

      • Lack of Coordination
      • Movement Disorder
      • Clumsiness
      • Ataxia
      • Coordination Problems
      • Unsteady Movements

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R279: Unspecified lack of coordination

      Also known as:

      • Unspecified Breastfeeding Problems
      • Breastfeeding
      • Lactation issues
      • Breast milk problems
      • Breastfeeding difficulties

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • O9270: Unspecified disorders of lactation

      Also known as:

      • Cough
      • Coughing
      • Persistent cough
      • Chronic cough

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R059: Cough, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Adjustment Disorder
      • Mental Disorder
      • Situational Depression
      • Stress Response Syndrome
      • Reaction to Stress

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • F4320: Adjustment disorder, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • ADHD, Combined Type
      • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
      • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
      • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
      • Combined ADHD
      • Typical ADHD
      • ADD
      • Inattentive ADHD

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
      • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

      Also known as:

      • Routine Adult Health Checkup
      • Health Checkup
      • Adult physical exam
      • Annual wellness visit for adults
      • General adult medical exam

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

      Also known as:

      • Fever
      • High temperature
      • Pyrexia
      • Elevated body temperature

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R509: Fever, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Abdominal Pain
      • Stomach Ache
      • Belly Pain
      • Stomach Pain

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

      Also known as:

      • Newborn Jaundice
      • Jaundice
      • Neonatal Jaundice
      • Infant Jaundice
      • Physiological Jaundice

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Depression Screening
      • Depression
      • Health Screening
      • Depression Test
      • Mental Health Check for Depression
      • Mood Disorder Screening

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

      Also known as:

      • Eating Disorder
      • Disordered eating
      • Food-related mental health issues
      • Feeding disorders

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • F509: Eating disorder, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Failure to Thrive in Children
      • Growth Disorder
      • Poor growth in children
      • Childhood growth problems
      • Infant growth failure

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R6251: Failure to thrive (child)

      Also known as:

      • Anxiety Disorder
      • Anxiety
      • General Anxiety
      • Anxiety Problems
      • Nervous Disorder

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
      • Baby Health Checkup
      • Infant and Newborn Care
      • Early infant health exam
      • First week baby checkup
      • Post-delivery newborn exam

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

      Also known as:

      • Exercise Counseling
      • Fitness Coaching
      • Physical Activity Guidance
      • Exercise Prescription

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z7182: Exercise counseling

      Which procedures does Dr. Johnston perform as a Pediatrician?

      As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Katherine Johnston may include:

      For detailed information, please contact Dr. Johnston's office.

      Does Dr. Johnston accept my insurance?

      Dr. Johnston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 221-6476 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Johnston accept in San Francisco, CA?

      Dr. Johnston in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • All Other Third Party

      • BCBS Unspecified

      • Blue Shield of California

      • Centene

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Health Plan of San Joaquin

      • Hill Physicians Medical Group

      • Other Health Care Provider

      • Sutter Health

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Johnston's office located?

      Dr. Katherine Johnston's Primary Practice

      3838 California St Rm 815

      San Francisco, CA 94118

      (415) 221-6476

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      Dr. Katherine Johnston's Practice 2

      795 El Camino Real

      Palo Alto, CA 94301

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

      Dr. Johnston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811197908.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Johnston?

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

      What is Dr. Katherine Johnston's specialty?

      Dr. Johnston is a Pediatrician near San Francisco, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Johnston to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. Katherine Johnston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Johnston is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center 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

      Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

      Explore Pediatrician with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

      Is Katherine Johnston accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

      Yes, Dr. Katherine Johnston is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Katherine Johnston offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Johnston's office at (415) 221-6476 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Katherine Johnston?

      Please contact Dr. Johnston's office at (415) 221-6476 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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