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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Smethurst typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Smethurst typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Smethurst 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
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
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Smethurst's office located?
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.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Peter Smethurst affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smethurst is affiliated with St. Joseph Healthcare - Bangor, Me, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Uci 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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