30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smolik, Surgeon in Des Moines, IA?
Where did Dr. Smolik go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, General Surgery | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical School: University Of Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- | University of South Dakota
Is Dr. Smolik board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Mark Smolik, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Smolik speak?
Dr. Smolik and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Smolik typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Smolik 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. Smolik. 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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Non-cancerous Stomach Growth
- Benign Tumor
- Stomach Disorder
- Benign stomach tumor
- Stomach neoplasm
- Non-malignant stomach mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D131: Benign neoplasm of stomach
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Smolik typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Smolik 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. Smolik. 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:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
- 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Laparoscopy
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Bariatric surgery
- Minimally invasive gastric bypass
- Weight loss surgery
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery
- Longitudinal Gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 43644: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; with gastric bypass and Roux-en-Y gastroenterostomy (roux limb 150 cm or less)
- 43775: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; longitudinal gastrectomy (ie, sleeve gastrectomy)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
Does Dr. Smolik accept my insurance?
Dr. Smolik accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 247-3266 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smolik accept in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Smolik in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Assurant
Centene Corporation
Corewell Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Oscar Health
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealth Group
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Smolik's office located?
Dr. Mark Smolik's Primary Practice
411 Laurel St Ste 2100
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 247-3266
What hospitals are Dr. Smolik affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Smolik has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Smolik's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smolik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124133087.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smolik?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smolik