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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smith, Hospitalist in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Christopher Smith, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Smith is fluent in English, 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.
What languages does Dr. Smith speak?
Dr. Smith and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Smith typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Smith typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Smith may include:
Please contact Dr. Smith's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Smith in Fresno, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
State of Alabama
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Smith's office located?
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 1972948941.
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 Hospitalist near Fresno, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Christopher Smith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smith is affiliated with Sky Lakes Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christopher Smith accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Smith is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Smith offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smith's office 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 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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