29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buckhorn, Internist in Fullerton, CA?
Dr. Carl Buckhorn, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fullerton, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Buckhorn completed his residency at St Mary Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Buckhorn is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buckhorn’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buckhorn’s office at (657) 378-9888.
Where did Dr. Buckhorn go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Mary Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | St Mary Med Center
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca
Is Dr. Buckhorn board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Carl Buckhorn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Buckhorn speak?
Dr. Buckhorn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Buckhorn treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Buckhorn 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. Buckhorn. 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety from Medical Condition
- Anxiety
- Secondary anxiety disorder
- Organic anxiety
- Physical illness causing anxiety
ICD-10 Codes:
- F064: Anxiety disorder due to known physiological condition
Also known as:
- Pain in Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Knee Ache
- Knee Discomfort
- Sore Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25569: Pain in unspecified knee
Also known as:
- Recurrent Depression
- Depression
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
Also known as:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Buckhorn perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Carl Buckhorn may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Buckhorn's office.
Does Dr. Buckhorn accept my insurance?
Dr. Buckhorn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (657) 378-9888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buckhorn accept in Fullerton, CA?
Dr. Buckhorn in Fullerton, CA 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 Shield of California
CalOptima
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Buckhorn's office located?
Dr. Carl Buckhorn's Primary Practice
2282 N State College Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92831
(657) 378-9888
What is Dr. Buckhorn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buckhorn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649264847.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buckhorn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buckhorn
What is Dr. Carl Buckhorn's specialty?
Dr. Buckhorn is a Internist near Fullerton, CA.
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. Buckhorn to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Carl Buckhorn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buckhorn is affiliated with Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Uci Medical Center 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 Carl Buckhorn accepting new patients in Fullerton, CA?
Yes, Dr. Carl Buckhorn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carl Buckhorn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buckhorn's office at (657) 378-9888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carl Buckhorn?
Please contact Dr. Buckhorn's office at (657) 378-9888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Carl Buckhorn have?
Dr. Carl Buckhorn is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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