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Dr. Zachary Fulkerson, MD, PHD

Avon, IN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fulkerson, Internist in Avon, IN?

    Dr. Zachary Fulkerson, MD, PHD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Avon, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fulkerson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fulkerson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fulkerson’s office at (317) 217-2888.

    What languages does Dr. Fulkerson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Fulkerson treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Fulkerson 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. Fulkerson. 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.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • History of Nicotine Dependence
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Past nicotine addiction
    • Previous smoking habit
    • History of tobacco use disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure in Lungs
    • Lung Hypertension
    • High Lung Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • Lung Scarring
    • Fibrotic Lung Disease
    • Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Pulmonary Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J439: Emphysema, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Tobacco Use
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Smoking habit
    • Nicotine use
    • Tobacco dependency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z720: Tobacco use

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
    • Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
    • Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
    • Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures

    Which procedures does Dr. Fulkerson perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Zachary Fulkerson may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fulkerson's office.

    Does Dr. Fulkerson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fulkerson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 217-2888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fulkerson accept in Avon, IN?

    Dr. Fulkerson in Avon, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Indiana University Health

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fulkerson's office located?

    Dr. Zachary Fulkerson's Primary Practice

    1115 Ronald Reagan Pkwy Ste 206

    Avon, IN 46123

    (317) 217-2888

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    Dr. Zachary Fulkerson's Practice 2

    1120 W Michigan St # 285

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

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    Dr. Zachary Fulkerson's Practice 3

    550 University Blvd Ste UH1501

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

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

    Dr. Fulkerson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386080265.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fulkerson?

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

    What is Dr. Zachary Fulkerson's specialty?

    Dr. Fulkerson is a Internist near Avon, IN.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Fulkerson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Zachary Fulkerson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fulkerson is affiliated with Iu Health West Hospital, Iu Health Methodist 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Zachary Fulkerson accepting new patients in Avon, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Zachary Fulkerson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Zachary Fulkerson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fulkerson's office at (317) 217-2888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Zachary Fulkerson?

    Please contact Dr. Fulkerson's office at (317) 217-2888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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