EverydayHealthLogo
EY

Dr. Earl Young, MD

Lithia Springs, GA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Young, Pediatrician in Lithia Springs, GA?

    Dr. Earl Young, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Lithia Springs, GA. He is board certified. Dr. Young graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine and completed his residency at Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, Pediatrics. Dr. Young is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Young’s practice accepts Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Young’s office at (770) 739-9292.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Young?

    Dr. Earl Young, 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. Young empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lithia Springs/GA community, Dr. Young is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, Pediatrics | Umdnj R W Johnson Med School | UMDNJ

    • Medical School: Morehouse Sch of Med, Atlanta Ga | Morehouse School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Young board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Earl Young, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Young speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Young treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Young 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. Young. 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 here.

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    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
    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Tonsillitis
    • Streptococcal tonsillitis
    • Bacterial tonsillitis
    • Acute strep throat

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0300: Acute streptococcal tonsillitis, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Young perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Young 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. Young. 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 here.

    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

    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:

    • Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
    • Newborn Circumcision
    • Infant Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)

    CPT Codes:

    • 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block

    Does Dr. Young accept my insurance?

    Dr. Young accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 739-9292 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Young accept in Lithia Springs, GA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Assurant

    • Auxiant

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Young's office located?

    Dr. Earl Young's Primary Practice

    915 Thornton Rd

    Lithia Springs, GA 30122

    (770) 739-9292

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Young's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881645661.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Young?

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

    What is Dr. Earl Young's specialty?

    Dr. Young is a Pediatrician near Lithia Springs, 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. Young to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Earl Young affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Young is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Scottish Rite Hospital, Childrens Egleston Hospital, Childrens Hughes Spalding 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 Earl Young accepting new patients in Lithia Springs, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Earl Young is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Earl Young offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Young's office at (770) 739-9292 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Earl Young?

    Please contact Dr. Young's office at (770) 739-9292 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Earl Young have?

    Dr. Earl Young is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

    Other Pediatrician Near Lithia Springs, GA

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Lithia Springs, GA
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Lithia Springs, GA
    LJ
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Lithia Springs, GA
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists