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Dr. Deborah Francis, MD

North Chelmsford, MA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Francis, Pediatrician in North Chelmsford, MA?

    Dr. Deborah Francis, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in North Chelmsford, MA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Francis completed her residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Francis is fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Francis’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Francis’s office at (978) 256-2828.

    Where did Dr. Francis go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: University Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma | University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus

    Is Dr. Francis board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Deborah Francis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Francis speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Francis treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Francis 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. Francis. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Contaminant Exposure Screening
    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Toxic Exposure Screening
    • Environmental Toxin Check
    • Pollutant Exposure Test
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Suspected Exposure to Other Biological Agents Ruled Out
    • Other biohazard exposure cleared
    • No other biological agent exposure found
    • Other bioweapon exposure ruled out

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z03818: Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    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:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Croup
    • Throat Disorder
    • Acute Laryngitis
    • Laryngotracheobronchitis
    • Barking Cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Which procedures does Dr. Francis perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Francis may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Francis' office.

    Does Dr. Francis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Francis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (978) 256-2828 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Francis accept in North Chelmsford, MA?

    Dr. Francis in North Chelmsford, MA 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 Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Boston Medical Center

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health New England

    • Health Plans

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Francis' office located?

    Dr. Deborah Francis' Primary Practice

    20 Research Pl Ste 200

    North Chelmsford, MA 01863

    (978) 256-2828

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    Dr. Deborah Francis' Practice 2

    105 Millbury St

    Auburn, MA 01501

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

    Dr. Francis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528040201.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Francis?

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

    What is Dr. Deborah Francis's specialty?

    Dr. Francis is a Pediatrician near North Chelmsford, MA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Francis to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Deborah Francis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Francis is affiliated with Saint Vincent Hospital - Worcester, MA which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

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    Is Deborah Francis accepting new patients in North Chelmsford, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Deborah Francis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Deborah Francis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Francis's office at (978) 256-2828 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Deborah Francis?

    Please contact Dr. Francis's office at (978) 256-2828 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Deborah Francis have?

    Dr. Deborah Francis is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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