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Dr. Catherine Mcclung Smith, MD

Neurosurgeon, Surgeon, Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Columbia, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mcclung Smith, Neurosurgeon in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Catherine Mcclung Smith, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC. Dr. Mcclung Smith is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcclung Smith’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcclung Smith’s office at (803) 434-8323.

    What languages does Dr. Mcclung Smith speak?

    Dr. Mcclung Smith and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Mcclung Smith typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mcclung 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. Mcclung 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:

    • Obstructive hydrocephalus
    • Communicating Hydrocephalus
    • Hydrocephalus
    • Non-communicating hydrocephalus
    • Blocked hydrocephalus
    • Water on the brain
    • Non-obstructive Hydrocephalus
    • External Hydrocephalus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G911: Obstructive hydrocephalus
    • G910: Communicating hydrocephalus

    Also known as:

    • Brain cysts
    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Pressure on the Brain
    • Brain Disease
    • Cerebral cysts
    • Arachnoid cysts
    • Intracranial cysts
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease
    • Brain Compression
    • Intracranial Pressure
    • Brain Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G930: Cerebral cysts
    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
    • G935: Compression of brain

    Also known as:

    • Craniofacial Abnormality
    • Congenital skull malformation
    • Facial bone birth defect
    • Head and face bone abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q759: Congenital malformation of skull and face bones, unspecified

    Does Dr. Mcclung Smith accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mcclung Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-8323 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mcclung Smith accept in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Mcclung Smith in Columbia, SC 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 South Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Mcclung Smith's office located?

    Dr. Catherine Mcclung Smith's Primary Practice

    9 Richland Medical Park Dr

    Columbia, SC 29203

    (803) 434-8323

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    What is Dr. Mcclung Smith's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Mcclung Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972709236.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcclung Smith?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcclung Smith

    What is Dr. Catherine Mcclung Smith's specialty?

    Dr. Mcclung Smith is a Neurosurgeon near Columbia, SC.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

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

    Yes, Dr. Mcclung Smith is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Patewood 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 a Neurosurgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Catherine Mcclung Smith accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?

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

    Does Dr. Catherine Mcclung Smith offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mcclung Smith's office at (803) 434-8323 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Catherine Mcclung Smith?

    Please contact Dr. Mcclung Smith's office at (803) 434-8323 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mcclung Smith's office located?

    Dr. Mcclung Smith's office is located in Columbia, SC.