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Dr. Christy Fontana, MD

Virginia Beach, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fontana, Pediatrician in Virginia Beach, VA?

    Dr. Christy Fontana, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Virginia Beach, VA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Fontana completed her residency at Naval Reg Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Fontana is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fontana’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fontana’s office at (757) 668-4600.

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

    • Residency: Naval Reg Med Ctr, Pediatrics

    Is Dr. Fontana board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Christy Fontana, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Fontana speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Fontana treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Fontana 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. Fontana. 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:

    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Phonological Disorder
    • Childhood Stuttering
    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder
    • Speech Sound Disorder
    • Articulation Disorder
    • Sound Production Disorder
    • Developmental Stuttering
    • Childhood Fluency Disorder
    • Speech Disfluency in Children
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F801: Expressive language disorder
    • F800: Phonological disorder
    • F8081: Childhood onset fluency disorder
    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Coordination Disorder
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Dyspraxia
    • Motor Skill Disorder
    • Clumsiness Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood
    • Mental Disorder
    • Situational Depression
    • Stress-Related Depression
    • Depression from Life Changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F4321: Adjustment disorder with depressed mood

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R278: Other lack of coordination

    Also known as:

    • Trouble with Attention and Focus
    • Mental Disorder
    • Concentration issues
    • Difficulty focusing
    • Attention deficit

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R41840: Attention and concentration deficit

    Which procedures does Dr. Fontana perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Christy Fontana may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fontana's office.

    Does Dr. Fontana accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fontana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 668-4600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fontana accept in Virginia Beach, VA?

    Dr. Fontana in Virginia Beach, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fontana's office located?

    Dr. Christy Fontana's Primary Practice

    2117 McComas Way Ste 103

    Virginia Beach, VA 23456

    (757) 668-4600

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    Dr. Christy Fontana's Practice 2

    1181 First Colonial Rd Ste 100

    Virginia Beach, VA 23454

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

    Dr. Fontana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629003231.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fontana?

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

    What is Dr. Christy Fontana's specialty?

    Dr. Fontana is a Pediatrician near Virginia Beach, VA. 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. Fontana to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christy Fontana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fontana is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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?

    Explore Pediatrician with 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 Christy Fontana accepting new patients in Virginia Beach, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Christy Fontana is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christy Fontana offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fontana's office at (757) 668-4600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christy Fontana?

    Please contact Dr. Fontana's office at (757) 668-4600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christy Fontana have?

    Dr. Christy Fontana is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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