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Who is Dr. Smith, Pediatric Neurologist in Detroit, MI?
Dr. Richard Smith, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Detroit, MI. He is board certified. Dr. Smith is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smith’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smith’s office at (313) 745-1892.
What languages does Dr. Smith speak?
Dr. Smith and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Smith treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epileptic Spasms
- Absence Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Infantile spasms
- West syndrome
- Spasmodic seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40822: Epileptic spasms, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Complex Seizures with Fever
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
- Complex Febrile Seizures
- Prolonged Fever Seizures
- Recurrent Febrile Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
- R5601: Complex febrile convulsions
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Muscle Twitching
- Other Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Fasciculation
- Muscle spasms
- Muscle tremors
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Spasms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R253: Fasciculation
- R258: Other abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Damage from Lack of Oxygen in Newborns (HIE)
- Brain Disease
- Childbirth Problems
- HIE in Newborns
- Birth Asphyxia Brain Injury
- Neonatal HIE
ICD-10 Codes:
- P9160: Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE], unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Newborn Seizures
- Seizures
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant convulsions
- Neonatal seizures
- Baby fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- P90: Convulsions of newborn
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Which procedures does Dr. Smith perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Smith may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Smith's office.
Does Dr. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 745-1892 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in Detroit, MI?
Dr. Smith in Detroit, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
Children's Special Health Services (ND)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
McLaren Health Plan
Medicaid
Molina
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Smith's office located?
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 1356838247.
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. Richard Smith's specialty?
Dr. Smith is a Pediatric Neurologist near Detroit, MI. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Smith to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Smith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Smith is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Hospital Of Michigan - Main Campus. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Neurologist?
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Is Richard Smith accepting new patients in Detroit, MI?
Yes, Dr. Richard Smith is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Smith offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (313) 745-1892 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Smith?
Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (313) 745-1892 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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