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Dr. Christine Furr, MD

Pediatrician

Atlanta, GA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

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

    Dr. Christine Furr, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Furr graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and completed her residency at Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Furr is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Furr’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Furr’s office at (404) 633-4595.

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

    • Residency: Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Wake Fores U/Baptist Mc | Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc | Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Furr board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Furr, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Furr speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Furr typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Furr 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. Furr. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, 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:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Furr typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Christine Furr may include:

    Please contact Dr. Furr's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Furr accept my insurance?

    Dr. Furr 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. Furr accept in Atlanta, GA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Assurant

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CareSource

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Furr's office located?

    Dr. Christine Furr's Primary Practice

    1875 Century Blvd NE Ste 150

    Atlanta, GA 30345

    (404) 633-4595

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    Dr. Christine Furr's Practice 2

    125 Clairemont Ave Ste 190

    Decatur, GA 30030

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    What hospitals are Dr. Furr affiliated with?

    Dr. Furr has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Childrens Scottish Rite Hospital,Atlanta, GA
    Childrens Egleston Hospital,Atlanta, GA

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

    Dr. Furr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528008604.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Furr?

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

    What is Dr. Christine Furr's specialty?

    Dr. Furr is a Pediatrician near Atlanta, GA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Christine Furr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Furr is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Scottish Rite Hospital, Childrens Egleston 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Dr. Christine Furr accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Furr is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christine Furr offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christine Furr?

    Please contact Dr. Furr's office at (404) 633-4595 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Furr's office located?

    Dr. Furr's offices are located in Atlanta, GA and Decatur, GA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christine Furr have?

    Dr. Christine Furr is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.