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Dr. Lawrence Johnson, MD

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Dr. Lawrence Johnson, MD

North Chelmsford, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Johnson, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in North Chelmsford, MA?

    Dr. Lawrence Johnson, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in North Chelmsford, MA. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Johnson graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at Parkland Hospital/University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Dallas. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, Massachusetts Medical Society, North American Spine Society, Middlesex North Medical Society, Lowell General Hospital Board of Governors, Massachusetts Medical Society, Lowell General Hospital Medical Staff, Middlesex North Medical District, Mass. Medical Society, and AMA National Advocacy Conference. Dr. Johnson is fluent in English, French, Hindi, and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Johnson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Johnson’s office.

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

    • Fellowship: University of Alabama at Birmingham

    • Residency: Parkland Hospital/University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Dallas | Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston

    • Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons | Dartmouth College

    Is Dr. Johnson board certified in Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Lawrence Johnson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 1988, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 1999, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2009, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2018

    What languages does Dr. Johnson speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Hindi

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Johnson treat?

    As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Johnson 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. Johnson. 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:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
    • Pain in Left Wrist
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee
    • Left Ankle Ache
    • Left Foot Discomfort
    • Sore Left Ankle and Foot
    • Left Wrist Ache
    • Left Wrist Discomfort
    • Sore Left Wrist

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee
    • M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot
    • M25532: Pain in left wrist

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Upper Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Thoracic Spine Pain
    • Mid-Back Pain
    • Thoracic Back Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M546: Pain in thoracic spine

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Left Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort
    • Sore Left Hip
    • Left Hip Ache
    • Left Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip
    • M25552: Pain in left hip

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Left Foot Pain
    • Right Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Ache in left foot
    • Left foot discomfort
    • Sore left foot
    • Aching right foot
    • Right foot discomfort
    • Pain in right sole

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79672: Pain in left foot
    • M79671: Pain in right foot

    Also known as:

    • Right Ankle and Foot Pain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Ankle
    • Sore Right Foot
    • Aching Right Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot

    Also known as:

    • Scoliosis
    • Curved Spine
    • Spinal Curvature
    • Backbone Curve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M419: Scoliosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Which procedures does Dr. Johnson perform as a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?

    As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. Lawrence Johnson may include:

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

    Does Dr. Johnson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Johnson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Johnson accept in North Chelmsford, MA?

    Dr. Johnson in North Chelmsford, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Boston Medical Center

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • Tufts Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Johnson's office located?

    Dr. Lawrence Johnson's Primary Practice

    10 Research Pl Ste 203

    North Chelmsford, MA 01863

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 35 reviews

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    Office Experience

    99% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    99% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    82% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    98% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Lawrence Johnson an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Johnson has been rated and reviewed by 35 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Johnson, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery

    Fellow

    1990

    Massachusetts Medical Society

    Fellow

    1990

    North American Spine Society

    Fellow

    Middlesex North Medical Society

    Secretary

    2005 - 2013

    Lowell General Hospital Board of Governors

    Board Member

    2005

    Massachusetts Medical Society

    Delegate

    2005

    Lowell General Hospital Medical Staff

    Secretary/Treasurer

    2018 - 2020

    Middlesex North Medical District, Mass. Medical Society

    President

    2017 - 2019

    AMA National Advocacy Conference

    Delegate

    2018 - 2020

    Awards

    Physician of the Year

    Middlesex North Community

    Publications

    Surgical Management of Isthmic Spondylolisthesis

    • Johnson, Lawrence P., Dunham, William and Nasca, Richard J., July 1986

    Spine 13

    Johnson, Lawrence P., Nasca, Richard J., and Bonnin, Jose, 1988

    Pathoanatomy of a Burst Fracture

    Surgical Rounds for Orthopedics 2, 1988

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

    Dr. Johnson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225003049.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Johnson?

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

    What is Dr. Lawrence Johnson's specialty?

    Dr. Johnson is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near North Chelmsford, MA. Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine. Contact Dr. Johnson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lawrence Johnson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Johnson is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?

    Explore Orthopedic Spine Surgeon 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 Lawrence Johnson accepting new patients in North Chelmsford, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Lawrence Johnson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lawrence Johnson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Johnson's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lawrence Johnson?

    Please contact Dr. Johnson's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lawrence Johnson have?

    Dr. Lawrence Johnson is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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