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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. Dr. Fulkerson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fulkerson’s practice accepts Medicare 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 an Internist like Dr. Fulkerson typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Fulkerson typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Fulkerson 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test
- CPET
- Cardio-respiratory fitness test
- VO2 max test
- Exercise stress test with gas exchange
CPT Codes:
- 94621: Cardiopulmonary exercise testing, including measurements of minute ventilation, CO2 production, O2 uptake, and electrocardiographic recordings
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
State of Illinois
Unknown
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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
Dr. Zachary Fulkerson's Practice 2
550 University Blvd Ste UH1501
Indianapolis, IN 46202
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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
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, Goshen Hospital, Iu Health Arnett Hospital, Iu Health Ball Memorial 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
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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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