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Dr. Ahashta Johnson, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist

Norristown, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Johnson, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Norristown, PA?

    Dr. Ahashta Johnson, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Norristown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Johnson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Johnson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Johnson’s office at (610) 272-1080.

    Is Dr. Johnson board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Ahashta Johnson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Johnson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Johnson typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Johnson typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ahashta Johnson may include:

    Please contact Dr. Johnson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Johnson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Johnson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 272-1080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Johnson accept in Norristown, PA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Independent Health Association

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Johnson's office located?

    Dr. Ahashta Johnson's Primary Practice

    1330 Powell St Ste 100

    Norristown, PA 19401

    (610) 272-1080

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    Dr. Ahashta Johnson's Practice 2

    609 W Germantown Pike Ste 270

    Norristown, PA 19403

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    Dr. Ahashta Johnson's Practice 3

    1330 Powell St

    Norristown, PA 19401

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    What is Dr. Johnson's NPI number?A 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 1639497969.

    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. Ahashta Johnson's specialty?

    Dr. Johnson is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Norristown, PA.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

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

    Yes, Dr. Johnson is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital 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

    When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. Explore 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 Dr. Ahashta Johnson accepting new patients in Norristown, PA?

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

    Does Dr. Ahashta Johnson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Johnson's office at (610) 272-1080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ahashta Johnson?

    Please contact Dr. Johnson's office at (610) 272-1080 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Johnson's office located?

    Dr. Johnson's office is located in Norristown, PA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ahashta Johnson have?

    Dr. Ahashta Johnson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.