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38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Szmuk, Anesthesiologist in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Peter Szmuk, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 38 years. Dr. Szmuk is fluent in English and Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Szmuk’s office.
Where did Dr. Szmuk go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy
What languages does Dr. Szmuk speak?
Dr. Szmuk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Szmuk typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Szmuk 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. Szmuk. 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:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Tooth Decay
- Cavities
- Dental Caries
- Tooth Rot
ICD-10 Codes:
- K029: Dental caries, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Phimosis
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Ear Infection in Both Ears
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
- Bilateral Chronic Middle Ear Infection
- Bilateral Chronic Otitis Media
- Long-term Ear Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6593: Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral
- H65493: Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral
Also known as:
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Alternating Walleye
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Szmuk typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Peter Szmuk may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
Please contact Dr. Szmuk's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Szmuk accept my insurance?
Dr. Szmuk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Szmuk accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Szmuk in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Healthfirst New York
Parkland Health & Hospital System
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Szmuk's office located?
What is Dr. Szmuk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Szmuk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023107620.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Szmuk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Szmuk
What is Dr. Peter Szmuk's specialty?
Dr. Szmuk is a Anesthesiologist near Dallas, TX.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Peter Szmuk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Szmuk is affiliated with Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, White Rock 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
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Is Peter Szmuk accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Peter Szmuk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Szmuk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Szmuk's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Szmuk?
Please contact Dr. Szmuk's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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