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Dr. Christopher Smith, DO

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Smith, Plastic Surgeon in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Christopher Smith, DO is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Smith is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smith’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smith’s office at (504) 842-3950.

    What languages does Dr. Smith speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Smith treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Central Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Left female breast central tumor
    • Malignant growth in central left female breast
    • ER Positive Breast Cancer
    • Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
    • Estrogen-Driven Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
    • C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
    • Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]

    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:

    • Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction
    • Breast implant after mastectomy
    • Rebuilding breast after cancer surgery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z421: Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Graft Problems
    • Allograft Complications
    • Autograft Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T86828: Other complications of skin graft (allograft) (autograft)

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer surgery care
    • Oncology aftercare
    • Cancer recovery follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Personal History of Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Past breast cancer
    • Previous mammary malignancy
    • History of breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    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:

    • Benign Lipoma of Head, Face, or Neck
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous fatty lump on head
    • Lipoma of face
    • Neck fatty tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D170: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of head, face and neck

    Which procedures does Dr. Smith perform as a Plastic Surgeon?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Smith may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Smith's office.

    Does Dr. Smith accept my insurance?

    Dr. Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-3950 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Smith in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Smith's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Smith's Primary Practice

    1319 Jefferson Hwy

    New Orleans, LA 70121

    (504) 842-3950

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    Dr. Christopher Smith's Practice 2

    4429 Clara St

    New Orleans, LA 70115

    (504) 842-3950

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    Dr. Christopher Smith's Practice 3

    1514 Jefferson Hwy

    Jefferson, LA 70121

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    What is Dr. Smith's NPI number?An 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 1194133504.

    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. Christopher Smith's specialty?

    Dr. Smith is a Plastic Surgeon near New Orleans, LA. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Smith to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Smith is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, North Oaks 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 Christopher Smith accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

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

    Does Dr. Christopher Smith offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (504) 842-3950 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Smith?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (504) 842-3950 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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