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Dr. Darvin Smith

Infectious Disease Specialist

Redwood City, CA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Smith, Infectious Disease Specialist in Redwood City, CA?

    Dr. Darvin Smith is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Smith completed his residency at Stanford University. Dr. Smith is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smith’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smith’s office at (650) 299-2742.

    Where did Dr. Smith go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Stanford University

    Is Dr. Smith board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Darvin Smith is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    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 Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Smith typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Travel Health Counseling
    • Traveler's Health
    • Travel medicine consultation
    • Pre-travel health advice
    • International travel health

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel

    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:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Other Under-vaccinated Status
    • Other incomplete vaccination
    • Other partially vaccinated
    • Other not fully immunized

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2839: Other underimmunization status

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Smith typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Darvin Smith may include:

    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 (650) 299-2742 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in Redwood City, CA?

    Dr. Smith in Redwood City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Smith's office located?

    Dr. Darvin Smith's Primary Practice

    1150 Veterans Blvd

    Redwood City, CA 94063

    (650) 299-2742

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    What is Dr. Smith's NPI number?A 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 1568548535.

    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. Darvin Smith's specialty?

    Dr. Smith is an Infectious Disease Specialist near Redwood City, CA.

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Is Dr. Darvin Smith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Smith is affiliated with San Mateo Medical Center, Mills-Peninsula 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease 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 Dr. Darvin Smith accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Darvin Smith is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Darvin Smith offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (650) 299-2742 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Darvin Smith?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (650) 299-2742 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Smith's office located?

    Dr. Smith's office is located in Redwood City, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Darvin Smith have?

    Dr. Darvin Smith is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.