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Dr. Nathalie Johnson, MD

Dr. Nathalie Johnson, MD

Portland, OR

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Johnson, Surgeon in Portland, OR?

    Dr. Nathalie Johnson, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Portland, OR with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Johnson graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond and completed her residency at Oregon Health & Science University Program. Dr. Johnson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Johnson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Johnson’s office at (503) 229-7431.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Johnson?

    Dr. Nathalie Johnson, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Johnson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer & Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Portland/OR community, Dr. Johnson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Johnson go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Program

    • Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond

    What languages does Dr. Johnson speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Johnson treat?

    As a Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
    • Precancerous cells right breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
    • DCIS right breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
    • Precancerous cells left breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
    • DCIS left breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
    • C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast

    What procedures does Dr. Johnson perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Johnson 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. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Breast Lesion Localization for Surgery
    • Breast clip placement
    • Wire localization for breast surgery
    • Radioactive seed placement in breast
    • Ultrasound-guided breast marker
    • Breast Clip Placement
    • Breast Seed Placement
    • Stereotactic Breast Localization
    • Wire Localization for Breast Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
    • 19283: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Tissue Sample
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
    • Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
    • Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
    • Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
    • Breast Mass Removal with Marker

    CPT Codes:

    • 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
    • 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Excision
    • Breast Cyst Removal
    • Fibroadenoma Excision
    • Breast Tumor Removal
    • Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions

    Also known as:

    • Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) for Breast Cancer
    • Radiation Therapy
    • IORT for Breast Tumor
    • Radiation During Mastectomy
    • Partial Mastectomy with Radiation
    • Targeted Breast Radiation

    CPT Codes:

    • 19294: Preparation of tumor cavity, with placement of a radiation therapy applicator for intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) concurrent with partial mastectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Soft Tissue Marker Placement
    • Localization device insertion
    • Percutaneous tissue marking
    • Biopsy site marker placement
    • Radioactive seed placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 10035: Placement of soft tissue localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous, including imaging guidance; first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Breast Tissue Expander Placement
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
    • Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
    • Breast Implant Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)

    Also known as:

    • Breast Biopsy with Stereotactic Guidance
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
    • Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19081: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance

    Also known as:

    • Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
    • Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
    • Breast Reinforcement Implant
    • Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
    • Tissue Scaffold Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
    • Lymph Node Tracer Injection
    • Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Identification

    CPT Codes:

    • 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Does Dr. Johnson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Johnson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 229-7431 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Johnson accept in Portland, OR?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Providence Health Plans

    • State of Tennessee

    • Yamhill Community Care

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    Where is Dr. Johnson's office located?

    Dr. Nathalie Johnson's Primary Practice

    1130 NW 22nd Ave Ste 500

    Portland, OR 97210

    (503) 229-7431

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    Dr. Nathalie Johnson's Practice 2

    19250 SW 65th Ave Ste 265

    Tualatin, OR 97062

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    Dr. Nathalie Johnson's Practice 3

    25050 SE Stark St

    Gresham, OR 97030

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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 1942224936.

    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. Nathalie Johnson's specialty?

    Dr. Johnson is a Surgeon near Portland, OR. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Johnson to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Johnson is affiliated with Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, Providence St. Vincent 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

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    Is Nathalie Johnson accepting new patients in Portland, OR?

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

    Does Dr. Nathalie Johnson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Johnson's office at (503) 229-7431 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nathalie Johnson?

    Please contact Dr. Johnson's office at (503) 229-7431 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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