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Dr. Robert Vanbussum, MD

Dr. Robert Vanbussum, MD

Lexington, KY

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vanbussum, Family Medicine Specialist in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Robert Vanbussum, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Vanbussum graduated from University of Ky Coll of Medicine and completed his residency at U Ky Med Ctr. Dr. Vanbussum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vanbussum’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vanbussum’s office at (859) 277-2211.

    Where did Dr. Vanbussum go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: U Ky Med Ctr

    • Medical School: University of Ky Coll of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Vanbussum speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Vanbussum treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vanbussum 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. Vanbussum. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorder
    • Child Behavior Disorder
    • Youth Mental Health Issues
    • Adolescent Emotional Problems
    • Childhood Psychiatric Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F988: Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • High blood glucose
    • Low blood glucose
    • Glucose intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7309: Other abnormal glucose

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Which procedures does Dr. Vanbussum perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Robert Vanbussum may include:

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

    Does Dr. Vanbussum accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vanbussum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 277-2211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vanbussum accept in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Vanbussum in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Essence Healthcare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Kentucky

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Vanbussum's office located?

    Dr. Robert Vanbussum's Primary Practice

    4071 Tates Creek Centre Dr Ste 202

    Lexington, KY 40517

    (859) 277-2211

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    Dr. Robert Vanbussum's Practice 2

    1713 Nicholasville Rd

    Lexington, KY 40503

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    Dr. Robert Vanbussum's Practice 3

    1001 Leawood Dr

    Frankfort, KY 40601

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

    Dr. Vanbussum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144222399.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vanbussum?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Vanbussum's specialty?

    Dr. Vanbussum is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lexington, KY. 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. Vanbussum to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Robert Vanbussum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vanbussum is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington, Baptist Health Richmond 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Robert Vanbussum accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Vanbussum is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Vanbussum offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vanbussum's office at (859) 277-2211 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Vanbussum?

    Please contact Dr. Vanbussum's office at (859) 277-2211 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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