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Dr. Jennifer Shu, MD

Atlanta, GA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Shu, Pediatrician in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Jennifer Shu, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Shu graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond and completed her residency at U Calif. Dr. Shu is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shu’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shu’s office at (404) 633-4595.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shu?

    Dr. Jennifer Shu, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Shu empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Atlanta/GA community, Dr. Shu is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: U Calif | University of California (Davis) Program

    • Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond

    Is Dr. Shu board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Jennifer Shu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Shu speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Shu treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Shu 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. Shu. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Health Checkup
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
    • H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    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:

    • Preventive Fluoride Treatment
    • Fluoride application
    • Dental fluoride treatment
    • Prophylactic fluoride

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
    • Sexually Transmitted Infection
    • Contact with STD
    • Suspected STI exposure
    • Sexual disease contact

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    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:

    • 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:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Eye Infection
    • Sore Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Shu perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Shu performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Shu. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Shu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 633-4595 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shu accept in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Shu in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CareSource

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • Cigna

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shu's office located?

    Dr. Jennifer Shu's Primary Practice

    1875 Century Blvd NE Ste 150

    Atlanta, GA 30345

    (404) 633-4595

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

    Dr. Shu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821208026.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shu?

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

    What is Dr. Jennifer Shu's specialty?

    Dr. Shu is a Pediatrician near Atlanta, GA. 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. Shu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jennifer Shu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Shu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Children's Scottish Rite Hospital, Arthur M. Blank Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Jennifer Shu accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Jennifer Shu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jennifer Shu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shu's office at (404) 633-4595 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Shu?

    Please contact Dr. Shu's office at (404) 633-4595 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jennifer Shu have?

    Dr. Jennifer Shu is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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