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14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smithson, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. James Smithson, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 14 years. Dr. Smithson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smithson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smithson’s office at (619) 543-6737.
What languages does Dr. Smithson speak?
Dr. Smithson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Smithson typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Smithson 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. Smithson. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Smithson typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Smithson may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Smithson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Smithson accept my insurance?
Dr. Smithson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-6737 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smithson accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Smithson in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Smithson's office located?
What is Dr. Smithson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smithson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720248768.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smithson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smithson
What is Dr. James Smithson's specialty?
Dr. Smithson is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. James Smithson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smithson is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Tri-City Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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 James Smithson accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Smithson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Smithson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smithson's office at (619) 543-6737 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Smithson?
Please contact Dr. Smithson's office at (619) 543-6737 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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