18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Johnston, Internist in Washington, GA?
Dr. Lester Johnston, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Washington, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Johnston is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Johnston’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Johnston’s office at (706) 678-6944.
Is Dr. Johnston board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Lester Johnston, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Johnston speak?
Dr. Johnston and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Johnston typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Johnston typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Lester Johnston may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Johnston's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Johnston accept my insurance?
Dr. Johnston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 678-6944 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Johnston accept in Washington, GA?
Dr. Johnston in Washington, GA 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Johnston's office located?
Dr. Lester Johnston's Primary Practice
212 Hospital Dr
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-6944
What is Dr. Johnston's NPI number?An 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 1518975754.
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. Lester Johnston's specialty?
Dr. Johnston is a Internist near Washington, GA.
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. Lester Johnston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Johnston is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Piedmont Athens Regional, Augusta University Medical Center, Piedmont Walton 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 Lester Johnston accepting new patients in Washington, GA?
Yes, Dr. Lester Johnston is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lester Johnston offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Johnston's office at (706) 678-6944 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lester Johnston?
Please contact Dr. Johnston's office at (706) 678-6944 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lester Johnston have?
Dr. Lester Johnston is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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