27 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smart, Pediatrician in San Diego, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Smart?
Dr. Joseph Smart, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Smart empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Asthma, Down Syndrome, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego, CA community, Dr. Smart is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Smart go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals | UCSD-Kaiser San Diego
Medical School: University of California
Is Dr. Smart board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Smart, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Smart speak?
Dr. Smart and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Smart typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Smart 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. Smart. 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)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Smart typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Smart may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Smart's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Smart accept my insurance?
Dr. Smart accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 499-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smart accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Smart in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Other Health Care Provider
Scripps Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Smart's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Smart affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Smart has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Smart's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smart's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306894381.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smart?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smart