37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Johnson, Retina Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Robert Johnson, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years. Dr. Johnson graduated from University of California and completed his residency at White Memorial Medical Center Program. Dr. Johnson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Johnson’s office at (415) 972-4600.
Where did Dr. Johnson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: White Memorial Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of California
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 a Retina Specialist like Dr. Johnson typically treat?
As a Retina 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:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Benign Choroid Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Eye Disease
- Non-cancerous choroid growth
- Benign choroidal neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3131: Benign neoplasm of right choroid
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Johnson typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
Does Dr. Johnson accept my insurance?
Dr. Johnson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 972-4600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Johnson accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Johnson in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
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Where is Dr. Johnson's office located?
Dr. Robert Johnson's Primary Practice
1445 Bush St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 972-4600
What is Dr. Johnson's NPI number?A 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 1558339747.
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. Robert Johnson's specialty?
Dr. Johnson is a Retina Specialist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Retina Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions.
Is Dr. Robert Johnson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Dr. Johnson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Dr. Robert Johnson accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Johnson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Johnson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Johnson's office at (415) 972-4600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Johnson?
Please contact Dr. Johnson's office at (415) 972-4600 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Johnson's office located?
Dr. Johnson's offices are located in San Francisco, CA and Walnut Creek, CA.
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