Physician Profile
James K. Fullerton, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Fullerton
James K. Fullerton, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Springfield, IL specializing in surgery. James trained at Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 1999. Medicare claims data shows James provided 511 services to 402 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Contact Information
- (217) 528-7541
- Email not available
Practice Locations
900 N 1ST ST
Springfield, IL 62702
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Appendicitis
- Breast cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Thyroid nodules
Breast conditions
- Benign breast disease
- Gynecomastia
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Rectal prolapse
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
- Gangrene
- Skin and soft-tissue abscess
Lumps & bumps
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
Lymphatic
- Lymphedema
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Minor surgery
- Ingrown toenail
Skin & scars
- Keloids and hypertrophic scars
Skin & soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Lipoma
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin lump or bump
Skin cancer
- Moles and atypical moles
- Skin cancer
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral artery disease
- Varicose veins
Weight & metabolism
- Obesity
Wound care
- Bedsores
- Post-surgery fever or infection
Wounds
- Diabetic foot ulcer
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Appendectomy
- Breast biopsy
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair surgery
- Lumpectomy
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Liver tumor removal
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- Robotic surgery consultation
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
- Acid reflux surgery
- Feeding tube placement
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Endocrine
Infections
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
- Suture removal
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular
Vascular & cancer
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
Weight loss
Wound care
- Bed sore surgery
- Negative pressure wound therapy
Wounds
- Wound Debridement For Foot Ulcer
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
511 services · 402 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
39 |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
35 |
| Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope | Procedure | 47563 |
26 |
| Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43264 |
25 |
| Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | Procedure | 49650 |
17 |
| Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope | Procedure | 43281 |
15 |
| Incision of pancreatic outlet using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43262 |
14 |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
13 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
13 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
139 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other general surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other general surgeons in Springfield 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is James K. Fullerton?
James K. Fullerton is a general surgeon in Springfield, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is James K. Fullerton's address?
James K. Fullerton is listed at 900 N 1St St, Springfield, IL 62702. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with James K. Fullerton?
The number on file is (217) 528-7541. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James K. Fullerton?
James K. Fullerton's National Provider Identifier is 1760575229. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did James K. Fullerton train?
James K. Fullerton attended Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James K. Fullerton have?
James K. Fullerton has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does James K. Fullerton perform?
According to Medicare billing data, James K. Fullerton performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is James K. Fullerton's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James K. Fullerton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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