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Dr. Joseph Fisher, MD

Dr. Joseph Fisher, MD

Pediatrician

Fishersville, VA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fisher, Pediatrician in Fishersville, VA?

    Dr. Joseph Fisher, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Fishersville, VA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Fisher completed his residency at E Carolina Univ Sch Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Fisher is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fisher’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fisher’s office at (540) 932-0980.
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    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Fisher?

    Dr. Joseph Fisher, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Fisher empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Fishersville, VA community, Dr. Fisher is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Fisher go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: E Carolina Univ Sch Of Med, Pediatrics | East Carolina University | East Carolina University Affiliated Hospitals | Pediatric Medicine, Children's Hospital of Eastern North Carolina

    • Medical School: University of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va

    Is Dr. Fisher board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Fisher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Dermatology since 1995, American Board of Dermatology since 2007

    What languages does Dr. Fisher speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Fisher typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Fisher 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. Fisher. 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:

    • 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:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Fisher typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Fisher 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. Fisher. 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:

    • 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:

    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Skin Abscess Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single

    Also known as:

    • Simple Repair of Small Facial Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Superficial Wound Closure (Face)
    • Minor Facial Laceration Repair
    • Stitches for Small Face Cut

    CPT Codes:

    • 12011: Simple repair of superficial wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Simple Foreign Body Removal from Skin
    • Subcutaneous foreign body extraction
    • Skin foreign object removal
    • Minor foreign body incision

    CPT Codes:

    • 10120: Incision and removal of foreign body, subcutaneous tissues; simple

    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

    Also known as:

    • Separation of Labial Adhesions
    • Labial adhesion lysis
    • Vaginal adhesion separation
    • Labia unsticking
    • Female genital adhesion release

    CPT Codes:

    • 56441: Lysis of labial adhesions

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Does Dr. Fisher accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fisher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (540) 932-0980 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fisher accept in Fishersville, VA?

    Dr. Fisher in Fishersville, VA 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)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Fisher's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Fisher's Primary Practice

    57 Beam Ln Ste 202

    Fishersville, VA 22939

    (540) 932-0980

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    Dr. Joseph Fisher's Practice 2

    1215 Lee St

    Charlottesville, VA 22908

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

    Dr. Fisher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831281328.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fisher?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Fisher's specialty?

    Dr. Fisher is a Pediatrician near Fishersville, VA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Joseph Fisher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fisher is affiliated with Uva University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Joseph Fisher accepting new patients in Fishersville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Fisher is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Fisher offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fisher's office at (540) 932-0980 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Fisher?

    Please contact Dr. Fisher's office at (540) 932-0980 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fisher's office located?

    Dr. Fisher's offices are located in Fishersville, VA and Charlottesville, VA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Fisher have?

    Dr. Joseph Fisher is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology.