Dr. Christina Macmurdo-France, MD
Nashville, TN
22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Macmurdo-France, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Christina Macmurdo-France, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Macmurdo-France graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Macmurdo-France is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Macmurdo-France’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Macmurdo-France’s office at (615) 222-6977.
Where did Dr. Macmurdo-France go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Macmurdo-France board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christina Macmurdo-France, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Macmurdo-France speak?
Dr. Macmurdo-France and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Macmurdo-France typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Macmurdo-France 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. Macmurdo-France. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Macmurdo-France typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christina Macmurdo-France may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Macmurdo-France's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Macmurdo-France accept my insurance?
Dr. Macmurdo-France accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 222-6977 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Macmurdo-France accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Macmurdo-France in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Ascension Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Macmurdo-France's office located?
Dr. Christina Macmurdo-France's Primary Practice
1718 Patterson St
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 222-6977
Dr. Christina Macmurdo-France's Practice 2
4220 Harding Pike Ste 500
Nashville, TN 37205
What is Dr. Macmurdo-France's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Macmurdo-France's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114001229.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Macmurdo-France?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Macmurdo-France
What is Dr. Christina Macmurdo-France's specialty?
Dr. Macmurdo-France is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Nashville, TN.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Christina Macmurdo-France affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Macmurdo-France is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, Baptist Health Paducah 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
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Is Christina Macmurdo-France accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Christina Macmurdo-France is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christina Macmurdo-France offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Macmurdo-France's office at (615) 222-6977 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christina Macmurdo-France?
Please contact Dr. Macmurdo-France's office at (615) 222-6977 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christina Macmurdo-France have?
Dr. Christina Macmurdo-France is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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