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Dr. Farin Smith, MD

Huntsville, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Smith, Trauma Surgeon in Huntsville, AL?

    Dr. Farin Smith, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Huntsville, AL. Dr. Smith graduated from Texas A&M University. Dr. Smith is fluent in English, Arabic, Chinese, Danish, French, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Lao, Malayalam, Panjabi, Portuguese, Punjabi, Slavic languages, Spanish, Swedish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, and Yoruba, 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 (256) 265-2895.

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

    • Medical School: Texas A&M University

    What languages does Dr. Smith speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • Chinese

    • Danish

    • English

    • French

    • Gujarati

    • Hebrew

    • Hindi

    • Hungarian

    • Lao

    • Malayalam

    • Panjabi

    • Portuguese

    • Punjabi

    • Slavic languages

    • Spanish

    • Swedish

    • Tagalog

    • Tamil

    • Telugu

    • Thai

    • Turkish

    • Urdu

    • Yoruba

    What conditions does Dr. Smith treat?

    As a Trauma 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2243XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, bilateral, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Collapsed Lung
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Traumatic Air in Chest
    • Traumatic Pneumothorax
    • Injured Collapsed Lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter

    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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple rib fractures
    • Rib cage injury
    • Severe rib injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2249XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, unspecified side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Broken Breastbone
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Sternum Fracture
    • Fractured Breastbone
    • Breastbone Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2220XA: Unspecified fracture of sternum, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Collapsed Lung with Blood
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Hemopneumothorax
    • Blood and Air in Chest
    • Traumatic Hemopneumothorax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S272XXA: Traumatic hemopneumothorax, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Smith perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Smith 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. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Does Dr. Smith accept my insurance?

    Dr. Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 265-2895 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in Huntsville, AL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Smith's office located?

    Dr. Farin Smith's Primary Practice

    201 Sivley Rd SW Ste 400

    Huntsville, AL 35801

    (256) 265-2895

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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 1730236555.

    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. Farin Smith's specialty?

    Dr. Smith is a Trauma Surgeon near Huntsville, AL. 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. Contact Dr. Smith to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Smith is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital, Crestwood 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

    Where can I learn more about Trauma Surgeon?

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    Is Farin Smith accepting new patients in Huntsville, AL?

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

    Does Dr. Farin Smith offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (256) 265-2895 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Farin Smith?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (256) 265-2895 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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