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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fuhrman, Family Medicine Specialist in Morganton, NC?
Dr. William Fuhrman, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Morganton, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fuhrman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fuhrman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fuhrman’s office at (828) 580-5000.
What languages does Dr. Fuhrman speak?
Dr. Fuhrman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fuhrman treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fuhrman 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. Fuhrman. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypertensive Urgency
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Fuhrman perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. William Fuhrman may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fuhrman's office.
Does Dr. Fuhrman accept my insurance?
Dr. Fuhrman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 580-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fuhrman accept in Morganton, NC?
Dr. Fuhrman in Morganton, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Farm Bureau Health Plans
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fuhrman's office located?
Dr. William Fuhrman's Primary Practice
2201 S Sterling St
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 580-5000
Dr. William Fuhrman's Practice 2
106 Medical Center Blvd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-1100
What is Dr. Fuhrman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fuhrman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851751523.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fuhrman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fuhrman
What is Dr. William Fuhrman's specialty?
Dr. Fuhrman is a Family Medicine Specialist near Morganton, NC. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Fuhrman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Fuhrman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fuhrman is affiliated with Cookeville Regional 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
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Is William Fuhrman accepting new patients in Morganton, NC?
Yes, Dr. William Fuhrman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Fuhrman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fuhrman's office at (828) 580-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Fuhrman?
Please contact Dr. Fuhrman's office at (828) 580-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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