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Dr. Brian Johnson, MD

Asheville, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Johnson, Internist in Asheville, NC?

    Dr. Brian Johnson, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Johnson is fluent in English, 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.

    What languages does Dr. Johnson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Johnson typically treat?

    As an Internist, 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:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Johnson typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Brian 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Johnson's office located?

    Dr. Brian Johnson's Primary Practice

    509 Biltmore Ave

    Asheville, NC 28801

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    Dr. Brian Johnson's Practice 2

    4143 Haywood Rd

    Mills River, NC 28759

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    Dr. Brian Johnson's Practice 3

    430 Rankin Dr

    Marion, NC 28752

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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 1902089725.

    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. Brian Johnson's specialty?

    Dr. Johnson is a Internist near Asheville, NC.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

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

    Yes, Dr. Johnson is affiliated with Mission Hospital, Harris Regional Hospital, Unc Health Pardee 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. 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 Brian Johnson accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?

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

    Does Dr. Brian 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 Brian Johnson?

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

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