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Dr. Peter Smethurst, MD

Orange, CA

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    Who is Dr. Smethurst, Critical Care Internist in Orange, CA?

    Dr. Peter Smethurst, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Smethurst graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Dr. Smethurst is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smethurst’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smethurst’s office at (714) 633-9111.

    Where did Dr. Smethurst go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

    Is Dr. Smethurst board certified in Critical Care Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Smethurst, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Smethurst speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Smethurst treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Smethurst 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. Smethurst. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden lung failure with high CO2
    • Hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Shock
    • Circulatory Collapse
    • Systemic Shock
    • Unspecified Shock
    • Circulatory collapse
    • Systemic shock
    • Acute circulatory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R579: Shock, unspecified
    • R578: Other shock

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4189: Other specified sepsis

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (STEMI) - Unspecified Site
    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • STEMI Myocardial Infarction
    • Acute MI
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I213: ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of unspecified site
    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
    • DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Emergency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
    • Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Which procedures does Dr. Smethurst perform as a Critical Care Internist?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Peter Smethurst may include:

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

    Does Dr. Smethurst accept my insurance?

    Dr. Smethurst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 633-9111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Smethurst accept in Orange, CA?

    Dr. Smethurst in Orange, 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

    • CalOptima

    • HealthSmart

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • OptumRx

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Smethurst's office located?

    Dr. Peter Smethurst's Primary Practice

    1100 W Stewart Dr

    Orange, CA 92868

    (714) 633-9111

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    Dr. Peter Smethurst's Practice 2

    1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 750

    Orange, CA 92868

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

    Dr. Smethurst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154485985.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smethurst?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Smethurst's specialty?

    Dr. Smethurst is a Critical Care Internist near Orange, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Smethurst to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Smethurst affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Smethurst is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?

    Explore Critical Care Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Peter Smethurst accepting new patients in Orange, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Smethurst is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Smethurst offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Smethurst's office at (714) 633-9111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Smethurst?

    Please contact Dr. Smethurst's office at (714) 633-9111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Smethurst have?

    Dr. Peter Smethurst is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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