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Who is Dr. Fulmer, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lynwood, CA?
Dr. Hugh Fulmer, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lynwood, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Fulmer graduated from University Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center and completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Univ Med Ctr Southern Nv, Internal Medicine; Interfaith Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Fulmer is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fulmer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fulmer’s office at (310) 605-0128.
Where did Dr. Fulmer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Univ Med Ctr Southern Nv, Internal Medicine; Interfaith Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | So Nev Meml Hosp | UC Irvine Medical Center
Medical School: University Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
Is Dr. Fulmer board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Hugh Fulmer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology
What languages does Dr. Fulmer speak?
Dr. Fulmer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Fulmer typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Fulmer 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. Fulmer. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Fulmer typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Hugh Fulmer may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Fulmer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fulmer accept my insurance?
Dr. Fulmer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 605-0128 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fulmer accept in Lynwood, CA?
Dr. Fulmer in Lynwood, CA 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
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthSmart
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Preferred IPA
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fulmer's office located?
Dr. Hugh Fulmer's Primary Practice
3621 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 6
Lynwood, CA 90262
(310) 605-0128
What is Dr. Fulmer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fulmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073689832.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fulmer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fulmer
What is Dr. Hugh Fulmer's specialty?
Dr. Fulmer is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lynwood, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Hugh Fulmer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Fulmer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: UCSF Health Saint Francis 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 Hugh Fulmer accepting new patients in Lynwood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Hugh Fulmer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hugh Fulmer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fulmer's office at (310) 605-0128 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hugh Fulmer?
Please contact Dr. Fulmer's office at (310) 605-0128 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hugh Fulmer have?
Dr. Hugh Fulmer is certified by the American Board of Pathology.
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