Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Johnston, Hematologist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Laura Johnston, MD is a Hematologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Johnston graduated from University of Minnesota Med School and completed her residency at UCSF Medical Center. Dr. Johnston is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Johnston’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Johnston’s office at (650) 498-6000.
Where did Dr. Johnston go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Ucsf Med Center
Residency: UCSF Medical Center | Aultman Hospital/NEOMED Program
Medical School: University of Minnesota Med School
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 Hematologist, 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:
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Stem Cell Transplant
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
- Marrow Transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9481: Bone marrow transplant status
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Myeloma in Remission
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
- Plasma Cell Myeloma in Remission', 'Kahler's Disease in Remission
- Myeloma in Remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
- C9001: Multiple myeloma in remission
Also known as:
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- AML Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Remission
- AML Leukemia
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9201: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, in remission
- C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Primary Cancer (Unspecified Site)
- Cancer
- Malignant tumor
- Neoplasm
- Cancer of unknown primary
ICD-10 Codes:
- C801: Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Johnston perform?
As a Hematologist, 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:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Also known as:
- Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant
- HPC Transplant
- Self Stem Cell Transplant
CPT Codes:
- 38241: Hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC); autologous transplantation
Also known as:
- Stem Cell Freezing and Storage
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Cryopreservation
- Blood Stem Cell Storage
- Bone Marrow Stem Cell Banking
CPT Codes:
- 38207: Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; cryopreservation and storage
Also known as:
- Collecting Patient's Own Blood Stem Cells for Transplant
- Autologous Stem Cell Harvest
- Blood Stem Cell Collection
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Apheresis
CPT Codes:
- 38206: Blood-derived hematopoietic progenitor cell harvesting for transplantation, per collection; autologous
Also known as:
- Thawing Frozen Stem Cells for Transplant
- Hematopoietic stem cell thawing
- Bone marrow cell preparation
- Frozen cell thaw
- Stem cell transplant prep
CPT Codes:
- 38208: Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; thawing of previously frozen harvest, without washing, per donor
Also known as:
- Extracorporeal Photopheresis
- ECP Treatment
- Photopheresis Therapy
- Blood Light Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36522: Photopheresis, extracorporeal
Also known as:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled central line placement
- Central venous access device insertion
- Hickman catheter insertion
- Broviac catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Johnston accept my insurance?
Dr. Johnston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 498-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Johnston accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Johnston in Stanford, 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
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Johnston's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Long-term outcomes in patients with high
BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTATION, 2011
Protective conditioning for acute graft-versus-host disease
NEW ENGLAND JOURL OF MEDICINE, 2005
Prophylactic rituximab after allogeneic transplantation decreases B
BLOOD, 2012
Sirolimus and mycophenolate mofetil as GVHD prophylaxis in myeloablative
BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTATION, 2012
Long-Term Outcome of Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer Treated with High-Dose Chemotherapy
BIOLOGY OF BLOOD AND MARROW TRANSPLANTATION, 2012
Adoptive Immunotherapy with Cytokine
BIOLOGY OF BLOOD AND MARROW TRANSPLANTATION, 2011
A phase 1 study of imatinib for corticosteroid-dependent
BLOOD, 2011
Early CMV Viremia Is Associated with Impaired Viral Control following Nonmyeloablative
BIOLOGY OF BLOOD AND MARROW TRANSPLANTATION, 2011
Long-term Clinical Course of Dry Eye in Patients With Chronic Graft
CORNEA, 2011
Long-term outcomes in patients with high
BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTATION, 2011
Phase I/II Trial of GN-BVC
BIOLOGY OF BLOOD AND MARROW TRANSPLANTATION, 2010
Long-term follow-up of patients with diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma receiving purged
BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTATION, 2010
TLI and ATG conditioning with low risk of graft-versus
BLOOD, 2009
High-dose chemotherapy followed by stem cell rescue for high-risk germ cell tumors
BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTATION, 2009
Acute graft-versus-host disease
BEST PRACTICE & RESEARCH CLINICAL HAEMATOLOGY, 2008
High-dose carmustine, etoposide
BIOLOGY OF BLOOD AND MARROW TRANSPLANTATION, 2006
Protective conditioning for acute graft-versus-host disease
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 2005
Treatment of verruca vulgaris with topical cidofovir in an immunlocompromised patient
TRANSPLANT INFECTIOUS DISEASE, 2005
Engraftment and survival following reduced-intensity allogeneic peripheral blood hematopoietic cell
BLOOD, 2005
CD34, CD49 and CD8 cell doses do not influence engraftment
EXPERIMENTAL HEMATOLOGY, 2005
Rapamycin (sirolimus) for treatment of chronic graft-versus-host disease
BIOLOGY OF BLOOD AND MARROW TRANSPLANTATION, 2005
Treatment of acute leukemia with idarubicin
CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY AND PHARMACOLOGY, 2004
Rituximab as adjuvant to high-dose therapy
Blood, 2003
Comparison of chronic graft-versus
BLOOD, 2002
High-dose therapy and autologous hematopoietic
BIOLOGY OF BLOOD AND MARROW TRANSPLANTATION, 2001
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 1649327016.
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. Laura Johnston's specialty?
Dr. Johnston is a Hematologist near Stanford, CA. An internist with advanced training specializing in disorders of the blood, spleen, and lymphatic system. This specialist manages conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma. Contact Dr. Johnston to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Laura Johnston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Johnston is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare, Renown Regional 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
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Is Laura Johnston accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Laura Johnston is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Johnston offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Johnston's office at (650) 498-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Johnston?
Please contact Dr. Johnston's office at (650) 498-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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