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Dr. Catherine Smitha, MD

Henderson, NV

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Smitha, Pediatrician in Henderson, NV?

    Dr. Catherine Smitha, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Henderson, NV with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 18 years. Dr. Smitha is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smitha’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smitha’s office at (702) 566-2400.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Smitha?

    Dr. Catherine Smitha, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Smitha empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Henderson/NV community, Dr. Smitha is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Smitha speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Tagalog

    What conditions does Dr. Smitha treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Smitha 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. Smitha. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Jaundice
    • Jaundice
    • Neonatal Jaundice
    • Infant Jaundice
    • Physiological Jaundice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Wheezing
    • Breathing Problems
    • Whistling breath
    • Wheezy breathing
    • Asthmatic breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R062: Wheezing

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Weight Gain
    • Sudden weight gain
    • Rapid weight increase
    • Abnormal increase in weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R635: Abnormal weight gain

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Smitha perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Smitha may include:

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

    Does Dr. Smitha accept my insurance?

    Dr. Smitha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 566-2400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Smitha accept in Henderson, NV?

    Dr. Smitha in Henderson, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicaid

    • Renown Health / Hometown Health

    • Unite Here Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Smitha's office located?

    Dr. Catherine Smitha's Primary Practice

    871 Coronado Center Dr Ste 141

    Henderson, NV 89052

    (702) 566-2400

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    Dr. Catherine Smitha's Practice 2

    825 N Gibson Rd Ste 301

    Henderson, NV 89011

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    Dr. Catherine Smitha's Practice 3

    5320 S Rainbow Blvd Ste 172

    Las Vegas, NV 89118

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

    Dr. Smitha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407902752.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smitha?

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

    What is Dr. Catherine Smitha's specialty?

    Dr. Smitha is a Pediatrician near Henderson, NV. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Smitha to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Catherine Smitha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Smitha is affiliated with Henderson Hospital, St. Rose Dominican Hospital - San Martin Campus, St. Rose Dominican Hospital - Siena Campus 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician 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 Catherine Smitha accepting new patients in Henderson, NV?

    Yes, Dr. Catherine Smitha is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Catherine Smitha offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Smitha's office at (702) 566-2400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Catherine Smitha?

    Please contact Dr. Smitha's office at (702) 566-2400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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