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Stephanie M. Johnson, APRN

(16 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Professional interests include: stroke, epilepsy, memory disorders, and more.

2400 Eastpoint Parkway Suite 430
Louisville, KY 40223

(502) 253-6615

Stephanie M. Johnson, APRN is a nurse in Louisville, KY specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Stephanie M. Johnson, APRN is affiliated with Baptist Health and BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

2400 Eastpoint Parkway Suite 430
Louisville, KY 40223

Address:

3900 Kresge Way Suite 56
Louisville, KY 40207

Address:

4003 Kresge Way Suite 400
Saint Matthews, KY 40207

Some issues Stephanie M. Johnson, APRN can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

hospital care	172
inpatient care	172

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	21
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	53
Dementia	34
Cancer	14

hospital care	26
inpatient care	26

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	69
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	278
inpatient care	278

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	21
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	61
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	44
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	58
Dementia	35
Cancer	14

hospital care	210
inpatient care	210

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	16
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	67
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	65
Dementia	37
Cancer	17

doctor visit	114
hospital care	292
inpatient care	292

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	74
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	63
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	41
Dementia	35
Cancer	17

doctor visit	288
hospital care	402
inpatient care	402

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	424
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	128
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	50
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	35
Cancer	15

doctor visit	216
hospital care	343
inpatient care	343

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	96
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	51
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	44
Dementia	37
Cancer	14

doctor visit	493
hospital care	750
inpatient care	750

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Stephanie M. Johnson, APRN for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Stephanie M. Johnson, APRN treated as a nurse in Louisville, KY were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	278
hospital care	309
inpatient care	309

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Stephanie M. Johnson, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	137
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	56
85 and over	35
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	51

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Stephanie M. Johnson, APRN From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Stephanie M. Johnson, APRN treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	43
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Cancer	9
Dementia	21

Education & Training

She has a state license in Kentucky.

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Stephanie M. Johnson, APRN is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health

BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Stephanie M. Johnson, APRN has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 16 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Stephanie M. Johnson, APRN from all over the web to help you find the right in Louisville, KY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Stephanie M. Johnson, APRN. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$313 NURTEC ODT $202	ZAVZPRET $110
AbbVie Inc.	$308 QULIPTA $241	Duopa $34	UBRELVY $32
UCB, Inc.	$228 Briviact $228
Boston Scientific Corporation	$149 VERCISE $149
ARGENX US, INC.	$109 VYVGART $87	VYVGART HYTRULO $22
Other	$740 Bafiertam $95	ULTOMIRIS $88	Fycompa $68	ONPATTRO $62	PANZYGA $53	Other $373

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,846

Biography

Ms. Stephanie Johnson works as a neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. She is affiliated with Baptist Health.

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