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Dr. Derrick Johnston, MD

Tucson, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Johnston, Pediatric Urologist in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Derrick Johnston, MD is a Pediatric Urologist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Johnston is fluent in English and Spanish, 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 (520) 795-5338.

    What languages does Dr. Johnston speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Johnston treat?

    As a Pediatric Urologist, 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:

    • Hidden Penis
    • Phimosis
    • Other Foreskin Problems
    • Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
    • Other Penis Disorder
    • Penis Disorder
    • Buried penis
    • Concealed penis
    • Retractile penis
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems
    • Various foreskin issues
    • Unspecified foreskin conditions
    • Foreskin abnormalities
    • Preputial Adhesions
    • Glans Adhesions
    • Various penile conditions
    • Unspecified penis problems
    • Penis abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q5564: Hidden penis
    • N471: Phimosis
    • N478: Other disorders of prepuce
    • N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
    • N4889: Other specified disorders of penis

    Also known as:

    • Other Urinary System Disorder
    • Bladder Disease
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Various urinary problems
    • Uncommon urinary conditions
    • Urinary tract issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N398: Other specified disorders of urinary system

    Also known as:

    • Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Hydronephrosis
    • Kidney Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis

    Also known as:

    • Bedwetting
    • Loss of Bladder Control
    • Bladder Control Problems & Bedwetting in Children
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Bladder Control Problems (Urinary Incontinence)
    • Nocturnal Enuresis
    • Nighttime Wetting
    • Childhood Bedwetting
    • Urinary incontinence
    • Leaking urine
    • Bladder leakage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3944: Nocturnal enuresis
    • R32: Unspecified urinary incontinence

    Also known as:

    • Retractile Testicle
    • One Undescended Testicle
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Ascending Testicle
    • Mobile Testicle
    • Gliding Testicle
    • Unilateral Cryptorchidism
    • Testicle Not Dropped
    • Maldescended Testicle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q5522: Retractile testis
    • Q5310: Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Vesicoureteral Reflux
    • Blocked Ureter
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
    • VUR
    • Urine Reflux
    • Ureteral Stricture
    • Narrowed Ureter
    • Ureter Obstruction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified
    • N135: Crossing vessel and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis

    Also known as:

    • Hypospadias
    • Congenital Chordee
    • Penis Disorder
    • Urethral Opening on Underside of Penis
    • Congenital Urethral Anomaly
    • Penile Hypospadias
    • Penile Curvature at Birth
    • Bent Penis (Congenital)
    • Chordee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q541: Hypospadias, penile
    • Q544: Congenital chordee

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Undescended Testicle in Abdomen (One Side)
    • Birth Defects
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Unilateral Intraabdominal Testis
    • One Testicle in Abdomen
    • Cryptorchidism (Abdominal)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q53111: Unilateral intraabdominal testis

    Also known as:

    • Congenital Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Kidney swelling at birth
    • Fetal hydronephrosis
    • Hydronephrosis in newborns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q620: Congenital hydronephrosis

    Also known as:

    • Varicocele
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Varicose Veins
    • Scrotal Varicose Veins
    • Pampiniform Plexus Varices
    • Testicular Varices

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I861: Scrotal varices

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Retention
    • Urine and Urination
    • Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
    • Trouble emptying bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R339: Retention of urine, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Johnston perform?

    As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Johnston 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. 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:

    • Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
    • Adult Circumcision
    • Childhood Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal Surgery
    • Non-Clamp Circumcision

    CPT Codes:

    • 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age

    Also known as:

    • Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
    • Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
    • Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
    • Penile Straightening Surgery
    • Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
    • Penile Adhesiolysis
    • Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
    • 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions

    Also known as:

    • Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
    • Chordee Repair
    • Hypospadias Repair
    • Penile Curvature Correction
    • Urethral Mobilization for Chordee

    CPT Codes:

    • 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra

    Also known as:

    • Undescended Testicle Surgery
    • Orchiopexy
    • Testicular Fixation
    • Cryptorchidism Repair
    • Inguinal Orchiopexy

    CPT Codes:

    • 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Surgery for Undescended Testicle
    • Laparoscopic Orchiopexy
    • Keyhole Surgery for Undescended Testis
    • Minimally Invasive Testicle Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 54692: Laparoscopy, surgical; orchiopexy for intra-abdominal testis

    Also known as:

    • Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
    • Circumcision Revision
    • Foreskin Repair Surgery
    • Incomplete Circumcision Correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision

    Also known as:

    • One-Stage Hypospadias Repair
    • Distal Hypospadias Repair
    • Urethroplasty for Hypospadias
    • Flip-Flap Hypospadias Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 54324: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with urethroplasty by local skin flaps (eg, flip-flap, prepucial flap)

    Also known as:

    • Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
    • Hernia Surgery for Infants
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
    • Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
    • Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
    • Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Johnston accept my insurance?

    Dr. Johnston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 795-5338 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Johnston accept in Tucson, AZ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • HealthComp

    • MedImpact

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Johnston's office located?

    Dr. Derrick Johnston's Primary Practice

    5166 E Glenn St

    Tucson, AZ 85712

    (520) 795-5338

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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 1184852709.

    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. Derrick Johnston's specialty?

    Dr. Johnston is a Pediatric Urologist near Tucson, AZ. Pediatric Surgeons are the health care professionals who can diagnose, treat, and manage children's urinary and genital problems. They dedicate at least 50% of their practice to the urological needs of infants, children, and adolescents. They offer health services such as Evaluation and management of voiding disorders; Vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract infections that require surgery; Surgical reconstruction of the urinary tract (including kidneys, ureters, and bladder) to address genital abnormalities, hypospadias, and intersex conditions; Surgery for childhood and adolescent groin conditions, such as undescended testes, hydrocele/hernia, and varicocele. Contact Dr. Johnston to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Johnston is affiliated with Tucson Medical Center, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson 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 Derrick Johnston accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?

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

    Does Dr. Derrick Johnston offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Johnston's office at (520) 795-5338 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Derrick Johnston?

    Please contact Dr. Johnston's office at (520) 795-5338 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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