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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; Punjabi, Portuguese, Slavic languages, Spanish, Swedish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, and Yoruba, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smith’s practice accepts Medicare 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; Punjabi
Portuguese
Slavic languages
Spanish
Swedish
Tagalog
Tamil
Telugu
Thai
Turkish
Urdu
Yoruba
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Smith typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Smith typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Unknown
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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
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.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
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.
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
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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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