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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smyser, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Newark, DE?
Dr. Paul Smyser is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Newark, DE with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Smyser is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smyser’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smyser’s office at (302) 733-1000.
What languages does Dr. Smyser speak?
Dr. Smyser and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Smyser typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Smyser 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. Smyser. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Smyser typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Smyser may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Smyser's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Smyser accept my insurance?
Dr. Smyser accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 733-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smyser accept in Newark, DE?
Dr. Smyser in Newark, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Johns Hopkins Health System
Kaiser Permanente
Maryland Physicians Care
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Smyser's office located?
Dr. Paul Smyser's Primary Practice
4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd
Newark, DE 19718
(302) 733-1000
What is Dr. Smyser's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smyser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144727256.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smyser?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smyser
What is Dr. Paul Smyser's specialty?
Dr. Smyser is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Newark, DE.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Paul Smyser affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smyser is affiliated with Frederick Health Hospital, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Medstar Union Memorial Hospital 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Paul Smyser accepting new patients in Newark, DE?
Yes, Dr. Paul Smyser is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Smyser offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smyser's office at (302) 733-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Smyser?
Please contact Dr. Smyser's office at (302) 733-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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