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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smoots, Internist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. John Smoots, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Smoots completed his residency at Creighton Univ Affil Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Smoots is fluent in English, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smoots’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smoots’s office.
Where did Dr. Smoots go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Creighton Univ Affil Hosp, Internal Medicine | Creighton University
Medical School: University of Az Collage of Medicine
Is Dr. Smoots board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. John Smoots, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Smoots speak?
Dr. Smoots and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Smoots typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Smoots 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. Smoots. 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 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
Also known as:
- Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Irritated seborrheic keratosis
- Red skin growth
- Inflamed age spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Smoots typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Smoots 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. Smoots. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Smoots accept my insurance?
Dr. Smoots accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smoots accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Smoots in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
First Health Group
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Smoots' office located?
What is Dr. Smoots's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smoots's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285645945.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smoots?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smoots
What is Dr. John Smoots's specialty?
Dr. Smoots is a Internist near Tacoma, WA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. John Smoots affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smoots is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor, Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center, St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, Wa, Multicare Tacoma General Hospital, Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is John Smoots accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. John Smoots is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Smoots offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smoots's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Smoots?
Please contact Dr. Smoots's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Smoots have?
Dr. John Smoots is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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