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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fulkerson, Anesthesiologist in Las Cruces, NM?
Dr. Andrew Fulkerson is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Las Cruces, NM with 1 additional practice location. 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 (575) 556-7600.
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 Anesthesiologist like Dr. Fulkerson typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Fulkerson typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Fulkerson accept my insurance?
Dr. Fulkerson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (575) 556-7600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fulkerson accept in Las Cruces, NM?
Dr. Fulkerson in Las Cruces, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
State of New Mexico
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fulkerson's office located?
Mountain View Regional Medical Cent
4311 E Lohman Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 556-7600
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 1659983898.
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. Andrew Fulkerson's specialty?
Dr. Fulkerson is a Anesthesiologist near Las Cruces, NM.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Andrew Fulkerson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fulkerson is affiliated with Lincoln County Medical Center 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 an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Andrew Fulkerson accepting new patients in Las Cruces, NM?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Fulkerson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Fulkerson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fulkerson's office at (575) 556-7600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Fulkerson?
Please contact Dr. Fulkerson's office at (575) 556-7600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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