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Dr. Garrett Fiscus, DO

Pulmonologist

Hartford, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fiscus, Pulmonologist in Hartford, CT?

    Dr. Garrett Fiscus, DO is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Hartford, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fiscus is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fiscus’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fiscus’s office at (860) 679-2147.

    What languages does Dr. Fiscus speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Fiscus typically treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Fiscus 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. Fiscus. 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:

    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
    • Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension from Blood Clots
    • Pulmonary arterial hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure in Lungs
    • Lung Hypertension
    • High Lung Pressure
    • High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
    • Secondary PAH
    • Lung artery hypertension from other causes
    • CTEPH
    • Persistent high blood pressure in lung arteries from clots
    • Long-term lung hypertension from emboli

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
    • I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
    • I2724: Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Fiscus typically perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Garrett Fiscus may include:

    Please contact Dr. Fiscus' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Fiscus accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fiscus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 679-2147 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fiscus accept in Hartford, CT?

    Dr. Fiscus in Hartford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baystate Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Fiscus' office located?

    Dr. Garrett Fiscus' Primary Practice

    85 Seymour St Ste 227

    Hartford, CT 06106

    (860) 679-2147

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    Outpatient Pavilion 2 West

    263 Farmington Ave # 2

    Farmington, CT 06032

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    Dr. Garrett Fiscus' Practice 3

    1290 Silas Deane Hwy

    Wethersfield, CT 06109

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    What is Dr. Fiscus's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Fiscus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144883224.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fiscus?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fiscus

    What is Dr. Garrett Fiscus's specialty?

    Dr. Fiscus is a Pulmonologist near Hartford, CT.

    What does a Pulmonologist do?

    An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.

    Is Dr. Garrett Fiscus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fiscus is affiliated with William W. Backus Hospital, Windham Hospital, Midstate Medical Center, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Middlesex 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

    When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Garrett Fiscus accepting new patients in Hartford, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Garrett Fiscus is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Garrett Fiscus offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fiscus' office at (860) 679-2147 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Garrett Fiscus?

    Please contact Dr. Fiscus' office at (860) 679-2147 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fiscus' office located?

    Dr. Fiscus' offices are located in Hartford, CT, Farmington, CT, and Wethersfield, CT.