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Dr. Sara Johnston, MD

Jackson, MS

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Johnston, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Jackson, MS?

    Dr. Sara Johnston, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Jackson, MS. Dr. Johnston is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Johnston’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Johnston’s office at (601) 898-4404.

    What languages does Dr. Johnston speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Johnston typically treat?

    As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
    • Unusual immune findings
    • Abnormal immunology results
    • Abnormal serum immunology

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
    • R7689: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
    • Sickle cell anemia without crisis
    • Chronic sickle cell disease
    • Stable sickle cell
    • Sickle cell stroke
    • Cerebral vascular disease in sickle cell
    • Brain involvement in sickle cell

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
    • D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
    • D5703: Hb-SS disease with cerebral vascular involvement

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion Reaction
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Transfusion reaction
    • Adverse reaction to blood transfusion
    • Reaction to blood products

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8092XA: Unspecified transfusion reaction, initial encounter

    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

    What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Johnston typically perform?

    As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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

    Does Dr. Johnston accept my insurance?

    Dr. Johnston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 898-4404 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Johnston accept in Jackson, MS?

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee

    • Centene Corporation

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Mississippi

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Johnston's office located?

    Dr. Sara Johnston's Primary Practice

    2500 N State St

    Jackson, MS 39216

    (601) 898-4404

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    What is Dr. Johnston's NPI number?A 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 1578977609.

    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. Sara Johnston's specialty?

    What does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist do?

    A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases.

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

    Yes, Dr. Johnston is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Medical Center, Ummc Grenada Hospital, South Central Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Bolivar Medical Center, Southwest Mississippi 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

    When to see an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist. 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. Sara Johnston accepting new patients in Jackson, MS?

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

    Does Dr. Sara Johnston offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Johnston's office at (601) 898-4404 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sara Johnston?

    Please contact Dr. Johnston's office at (601) 898-4404 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Johnston's office located?

    Dr. Johnston's office is located in Jackson, MS.