Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Johnston, Pediatric Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, NC?
Dr. Thomas Johnston, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Chapel Hill, NC 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 Cigna, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Johnston’s office at (919) 966-9533.
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 Pediatric Cardiologist, 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:
- Benign Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Innocent heart murmur
- Harmless heart murmur
- Physiological heart murmur
ICD-10 Codes:
- R010: Benign and innocent cardiac murmurs
Also known as:
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Other Atrial Septal Defects
- Secundum Atrial Septal Defect
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Congenital Heart Defects
- PFO
- Open Foramen Ovale
- Hole in Heart (PFO)
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- Uncommon ASD
- Rare Hole in Heart
- Specific Atrial Septal Defect
- ASD Secundum Type
- Hole in Upper Heart Chamber (Secundum)
- Most Common ASD
- PDA
- Open Ductus Arteriosus
- Heart Connection Problem in Newborns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q2112: Patent foramen ovale
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
- Q2119: Other specified atrial septal defect
- Q2111: Secundum atrial septal defect
- Q250: Patent ductus arteriosus
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Heart Palpitations
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- History of Corrected Heart and Circulatory System Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Heart Disease
- Past heart malformations
- Previous corrected congenital heart problems
- History of circulatory system birth anomalies
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8774: Personal history of (corrected) congenital malformations of heart and circulatory system
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Family History of Birth Defects or Genetic Disorder
- Birth Defects
- Family History
- Genetic Disorder
- Genetic risk for birth defects
- Hereditary chromosomal abnormalities
- Congenital anomalies in family
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8279: Family history of other congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Also known as:
- Sunken Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Excavatum
- Funnel Chest
- Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q676: Pectus excavatum
Also known as:
- Family History of Heart Disease
- Family History
- Heart Disease
- Hereditary heart disease risk
- Genetic predisposition to heart problems
- Heart conditions in the family
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8249: Family history of ischemic heart disease and other diseases of the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Johnston perform as a Pediatric Cardiologist?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Thomas Johnston may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
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 (919) 966-9533 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Johnston accept in Chapel Hill, NC?
Dr. Johnston in Chapel Hill, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Independence Blue Cross
Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare
WakeMed
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Where is Dr. Johnston's office located?
Dr. Thomas Johnston's Primary Practice
101 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 966-9533
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 1922362375.
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. Thomas Johnston's specialty?
Dr. Johnston is a Pediatric Cardiologist near Chapel Hill, NC. A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care for children with cardiovascular issues, offering expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing heart and blood vessel conditions. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing, and interpreting structural and functional assessments of the heart and blood vessels, as well as conducting thorough clinical evaluations of cardiovascular diseases in young patients. Contact Dr. Johnston to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Thomas Johnston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Johnston is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Wakemed Cary 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
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Is Thomas Johnston accepting new patients in Chapel Hill, NC?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Johnston is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Johnston offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Johnston's office at (919) 966-9533 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Johnston?
Please contact Dr. Johnston's office at (919) 966-9533 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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