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Dr. Kristine Johnson, MD

Asheville, NC

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Johnson, Infectious Disease Specialist in Asheville, NC?

    Dr. Kristine Johnson, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Johnson is fluent in English and German, 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.

    Is Dr. Johnson board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Kristine 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

    • German

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Johnson typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Skin Conditions
    • Skin Issues from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Deep Incision Infection After Surgery
    • After Surgery
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Deep surgical wound infection
    • Internal incision infection
    • Serious wound infection after operation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8142XA: Infection following a procedure, deep incisional surgical site, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Bacterial Infection
    • Bacterial Disease
    • Germ Infection
    • Microbial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lung Aspergillosis
    • Aspergillosis
    • Pulmonary Aspergillosis
    • Aspergillus Lung Infection
    • Aspergillosis in Lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B441: Other pulmonary aspergillosis

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • MRSA Infection
    • Antibiotic Resistance
    • MRSA
    • Methicillin-resistant Staph
    • Superbug infection
    • Antibiotic-resistant staph

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A4902: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Johnson typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kristine 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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Johnson accept in Asheville, NC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Not Specified

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Johnson's office located?

    Dr. Kristine Johnson's Primary Practice

    900 Hendersonville Rd Ste 205

    Asheville, NC 28803

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    What is Dr. Johnson's NPI number?An 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 1487794715.

    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. Kristine Johnson's specialty?

    Dr. Johnson is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Asheville, NC.

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

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

    Yes, Dr. Johnson is affiliated with Mission Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. 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 Kristine Johnson accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?

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

    Does Dr. Kristine Johnson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Johnson's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kristine Johnson?

    Please contact Dr. Johnson's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kristine Johnson have?

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

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