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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Johansson, Family Medicine Specialist in Niles, IL?
Dr. Krister Johansson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Niles, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Johansson completed his residency at Swedish Covenant Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Johansson is fluent in English and Swedish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Johansson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Johansson’s office at (773) 878-3627.
Where did Dr. Johansson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Swedish Covenant Hosp, Family Medicine | Swedish Covenant Hospital
Medical School: University I Goteborg, Med Fak, Goteborg, Sweden | Medicinska Fakulteten, Universitetet I Goteborg
Is Dr. Johansson board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Krister Johansson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Johansson speak?
Dr. Johansson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Swedish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Johansson typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Johansson 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. Johansson. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Johansson typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Johansson 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. Johansson. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Johansson accept my insurance?
Dr. Johansson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 878-3627 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Johansson accept in Niles, IL?
Dr. Johansson in Niles, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Johansson's office located?
What is Dr. Johansson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Johansson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831136027.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Johansson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Johansson
What is Dr. Krister Johansson's specialty?
Dr. Johansson is a Family Medicine Specialist near Niles, IL.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Krister Johansson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Johansson is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest 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 Krister Johansson accepting new patients in Niles, IL?
Yes, Dr. Krister Johansson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Krister Johansson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Johansson's office at (773) 878-3627 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Krister Johansson?
Please contact Dr. Johansson's office at (773) 878-3627 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Krister Johansson have?
Dr. Krister Johansson is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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