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Dr. Howard Nunn, MD

Columbus, GA

46 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Nunn, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Columbus, GA?

    Dr. Howard Nunn, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Columbus, GA. He has been practicing for over 46 years. Dr. Nunn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nunn’s office at (800) 443-3672.

    What languages does Dr. Nunn speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Nunn typically treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Nunn 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. Nunn. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other General Medical Examination
    • Health Checkup
    • General Health Checkup
    • Comprehensive Medical Exam
    • Miscellaneous Physical Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z008: Encounter for other general examination

    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:

    • Long-term Aspirin Use
    • Long-term Oral Diabetes Medication Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Pain Relievers
    • Diabetes Medicines
    • Chronic aspirin therapy
    • Daily aspirin regimen
    • Taking aspirin long-term
    • Chronic oral hypoglycemic therapy
    • Taking diabetes pills long-term
    • Oral antidiabetic drugs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7982: Long term (current) use of aspirin
    • Z7984: Long term (current) use of oral hypoglycemic drugs

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Heart Disease
    • Family History
    • Heart Disease
    • Hereditary heart disease risk
    • Genetic predisposition to heart problems
    • Heart conditions in the family

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8249: Family history of ischemic heart disease and other diseases of the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
    • PAD from Diabetes
    • Circulation Problems from Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Loss of Bladder Control
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Bladder Control Problems (Urinary Incontinence)
    • Urinary incontinence
    • Leaking urine
    • Bladder leakage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R32: Unspecified urinary incontinence

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Nunn typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Howard Nunn may include:

    Please contact Dr. Nunn's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Nunn accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Nunn's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Nunn's office located?

    Dr. Howard Nunn's Primary Practice

    710 Center St

    Columbus, GA 31901

    (800) 443-3672

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

    Dr. Nunn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902867062.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nunn?

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

    What is Dr. Howard Nunn's specialty?

    Dr. Nunn is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Columbus, GA.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

    Is this Dr. Howard Nunn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Nunn is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). Explore 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 Howard Nunn accepting new patients in Columbus, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Nunn is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Howard Nunn offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nunn's office at (800) 443-3672 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Howard Nunn?

    Please contact Dr. Nunn's office at (800) 443-3672 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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