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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Johnston, Urologist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Richard Johnston, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Johnston is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Johnston’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Johnston’s office at (206) 953-8079.
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 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:
- Elevated PSA Level
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Disease
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
- Prostate Problems
- High Prostate Specific Antigen
- Abnormal PSA Test
- Increased PSA
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Ureter Stone
- Ureteral Disorder
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
- Ureteral Calculus
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
- N201: Calculus of ureter
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- BPH
- Prostate Enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms
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
Also known as:
- Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Kidney and Ureter Problems
- Renal and Ureteral Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter
Also known as:
- Visible Blood in Urine
- Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Gross hematuria
- Macroscopic hematuria
- Bloody pee
- Hematuria
- Bloody urine
- Red urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R310: Gross hematuria
- R319: Hematuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Loss of Bladder Control
- Urge Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence
- Bladder Control Problems (Urinary Incontinence)
- Urinary incontinence
- Leaking urine
- Bladder leakage
- Urge Incontinence
- Overactive Bladder
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R32: Unspecified urinary incontinence
- N3941: Urge incontinence
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Testicular Hypofunction
- Hydrocele
- Testicular Disorder
- Underactive Testicles
- Low Testicular Function
- Hypogonadism
- Fluid in scrotum
- Scrotal swelling
- Water on the testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- E291: Testicular hypofunction
- N433: Hydrocele, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blocked Ureter
- Ureteral Disorder
- Ureteral Stricture
- Narrowed Ureter
- Ureter Obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- N135: Crossing vessel and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Foreign Object in Urinary or Reproductive Tract
- Foreign Bodies
- Object in urogenital tract
- Genital foreign body
- Urinary foreign body
ICD-10 Codes:
- T199XXA: Foreign body in genitourinary tract, part unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Frequent Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Urinary frequency
- Peeing often
- Frequent need to urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R350: Frequency of micturition
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C649: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvis
Which procedures does Dr. Johnston perform as a Urologist?
As a Urologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Richard Johnston may include:
- Aesthetic Urology Consultation
- Bladder and Kidney Ultrasound
- Circumcision / Phimosis
- Cystoscopy
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Shockwave Therapy
- Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence / Male Sexual Dysfunction
- Evaluation of Kidney Mass
- Invasive Urologic Procedure
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 (206) 953-8079 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Johnston accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Johnston in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia (Regence)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Johnston's office located?
Dr. Richard Johnston's Primary Practice
1708 Yakima Ave Ste 310
Tacoma, WA 98405
(206) 953-8079
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 1477839066.
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. Richard Johnston's specialty?
Dr. Johnston is a Urologist near Tacoma, WA. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Johnston to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Johnston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Johnston is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, Wa, Swedish Edmonds Campus, St. Anne Hospital - Burien, Wa 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 Richard Johnston accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Johnston is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Johnston offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Johnston's office at (206) 953-8079 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Johnston?
Please contact Dr. Johnston's office at (206) 953-8079 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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