Summary

Dr. Richard Fullerton is a family medicine physician who also specializes in hospital medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency at Emory University School of Medicine in 1984, following an internship at Anderson Area Medical Center in 1981. With 46 years of medical experience, Dr. Fullerton brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He provides care in English.

Dr. Fullerton is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital and practices in Atlanta, Georgia. He treats patients with high blood pressure, including emergency situations involving severely elevated blood pressure, as well as hypertension in children. His clinical services include general blood testing and complete blood count analysis to help diagnose and monitor various health conditions. Patients have given Dr. Fullerton an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 46 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Emory University School of Medicine
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Piedmont Physicians at Collier Road

105 Collier Rd NW Ste 2000Atlanta, GA 30309
Mon8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
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4.5 
46 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 3 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Atlanta , GAKennesaw , GACanton , GABall Ground , GA
Med School: University of Florida College of Medicine Med School: Kennesaw State University Med School: South East University Med School: University of South Alabama
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard Nelson Fullerton

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
  • Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
  • Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
  • Ambetter (including Core & Select)
  • Anthem
  • Anthem MediBlue
  • Beech Street
  • CareSource
  • CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
  • CareSource Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Georgia Health Advantage
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Kaiser
  • Kaiser Medicare Advantage
  • LifeWell (HealthScope)
  • Medicare
  • Peach State
  • PHCS/MultiPlan
  • Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
  • Sonder
  • Tricare Prime (referral required)
  • Tricare Select
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Richard Nelson Fullerton has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Richard Nelson Fullerton has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

Richard Nelson Fullerton holds an expired medical license in the state of Georgia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Georgia that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Emory University School of Medicine in 1984.

Internship

Completed their internship at Anderson Area Medical Center in 1981.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1980.

NPI Number

Richard Nelson Fullerton's NPI number is 1225133945.

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Which hospitals is Richard Nelson Fullerton affiliated with?
Richard Nelson Fullerton is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.
What languages does Richard Nelson Fullerton speak?
Richard Nelson Fullerton speaks English.
Where is Richard Nelson Fullerton's office located?
Richard Nelson Fullerton's office is located at 105 Collier Rd NW Ste 2000, Atlanta, GA, 30309.

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