Summary

Dr. Richard Fullerton has practiced family medicine and hospital medicine for 46 years and is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. He treats hypertension, hypertensive emergency, and pediatric hypertension.

Dr. Fullerton earned his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency at Emory University School of Medicine in 1984. He sees patients in Atlanta, Georgia. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Fullerton 4.4 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

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
  • 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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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Tagalog
Atlanta , GAAtlanta , GABall Ground , GAAlpharetta , GA
Med School: University of Florida College of Medicine Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine Med School: Auburn University
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Richard Fullerton affiliated with?
Richard Fullerton is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.
Does Richard Fullerton accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Richard Fullerton accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Richard Fullerton accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Richard Fullerton has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Richard Fullerton accepting new patients?
Richard Fullerton is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Richard Fullerton's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Fullerton?
You can find contact information for Richard Fullerton here on Vitals.

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