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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schmit, Trauma Surgeon in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Paul Schmit, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Schmit completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Schmit is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schmit’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schmit’s office at (310) 267-7838.
Where did Dr. Schmit go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il
Is Dr. Schmit board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Paul Schmit, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Schmit speak?
Dr. Schmit and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Schmit typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Schmit 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. Schmit. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Schmit typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Schmit performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Schmit. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Excision
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Fibroadenoma Excision
- Breast Tumor Removal
- Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Does Dr. Schmit accept my insurance?
Dr. Schmit accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 267-7838 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schmit accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Schmit in Santa Monica, CA 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 Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Schmit's office located?
Dr. Paul Schmit's Primary Practice
1260 15th St Ste 1200
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 267-7838
What is Dr. Schmit's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schmit's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871515965.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schmit?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schmit
What is Dr. Paul Schmit's specialty?
Dr. Schmit is a Trauma Surgeon near Santa Monica, CA.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Paul Schmit affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schmit is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena 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 Paul Schmit accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Schmit is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Schmit offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schmit's office at (310) 267-7838 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Schmit?
Please contact Dr. Schmit's office at (310) 267-7838 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Schmit have?
Dr. Paul Schmit is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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