Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smitherman, Neurosurgeon in Mountain Home, AR?
Dr. Adam Smitherman, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Mountain Home, AR with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Smitherman graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University. Dr. Smitherman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smitherman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smitherman’s office at (405) 271-4912.
Where did Dr. Smitherman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
What languages does Dr. Smitherman speak?
Dr. Smitherman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Smitherman typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Smitherman 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. Smitherman. 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:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- External Surgical Wound Opening
- Wounds and Injuries
- External wound dehiscence
- Surgical incision separation
- Outer wound rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Does Dr. Smitherman accept my insurance?
Dr. Smitherman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (405) 271-4912 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smitherman accept in Mountain Home, AR?
Dr. Smitherman in Mountain Home, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Benefit Management
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
New Era Life Insurance
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Smitherman's office located?
Dr. Adam Smitherman's Primary Practice
310 Buttercup Dr Ste A
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(405) 271-4912
What is Dr. Smitherman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smitherman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962848010.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smitherman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smitherman
What is Dr. Adam Smitherman's specialty?
Dr. Smitherman is a Neurosurgeon near Mountain Home, AR.
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 this Dr. Adam Smitherman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smitherman is affiliated with North Arkansas Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Adam Smitherman accepting new patients in Mountain Home, AR?
Yes, Dr. Adam Smitherman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Adam Smitherman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smitherman's office at (405) 271-4912 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Adam Smitherman?
Please contact Dr. Smitherman's office at (405) 271-4912 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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