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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smith, Internist in Dyersburg, TN?
Dr. Paul Smith, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Dyersburg, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Smith graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC. Dr. Smith is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smith’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smith’s office at (731) 285-6110.
Where did Dr. Smith go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC
What languages does Dr. Smith speak?
Dr. Smith and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Smith typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Smith 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. Smith. 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:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
- Bacterial sore throat
- Infectious pharyngitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Other Acute Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Other acute sinusitis
- Unspecified acute sinus inflammation
- Different types of acute sinus infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0180: Other acute sinusitis
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Throat pain
- Pharyngitis
- Throat discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R070: Pain in throat
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Smith typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Smith may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Smith's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (731) 285-6110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in Dyersburg, TN?
Dr. Smith in Dyersburg, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Farm Bureau Health Plans
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Smith's office located?
Dr. Paul Smith's Primary Practice
1954 Saint John Ave Ste 1
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-6110
What is Dr. Smith's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871527010.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smith?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smith
What is Dr. Paul Smith's specialty?
Dr. Smith is a Internist near Dyersburg, TN.
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. Paul Smith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smith is affiliated with West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital, West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General 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 Paul Smith accepting new patients in Dyersburg, TN?
Yes, Dr. Paul Smith is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Smith offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (731) 285-6110 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Smith?
Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (731) 285-6110 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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