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Dr. Ted Smith, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Waco, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Smith, Trauma Surgeon in Waco, TX?

    Dr. Ted Smith, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Waco, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Smith completed his residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, General Surgery; Wilford Hall Med Ctr Aetc, General Surgery. Dr. Smith is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smith’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smith’s office at (254) 202-2000.

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

    • Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, General Surgery; Wilford Hall Med Ctr Aetc, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx

    Is Dr. Smith board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Ted Smith, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Smith speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic skin sores
    • Diabetes-related wounds
    • Foot ulcers from diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
    • Skin Condition
    • Foot Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Foot
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97522: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sores
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89893: Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 3

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Ulcer of the Right Foot
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Non-healing Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97512: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Surgical wound opening
    • Wound dehiscence
    • Surgical incision separation
    • Stitches came open

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T81328A: Disruption or dehiscence of closure of other specified internal operation (surgical) wound, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-Pressure Leg Sore
    • Persistent Leg Wound
    • Right Leg Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Lower Leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97812: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
    • Vascular Disease
    • Venous Hypertension Ulcers
    • High Venous Pressure with Sores

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I87311: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of right lower extremity

    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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Smith accept my insurance?

    Dr. Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (254) 202-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in Waco, TX?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Holdings

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Texas

    • Truman Medical Centers

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Smith's office located?

    Dr. Ted Smith's Primary Practice

    50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 206

    Waco, TX 76712

    (254) 202-2000

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    Dr. Ted Smith's Practice 2

    50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd

    Waco, TX 76712

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    What hospitals are Dr. Smith affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Smith has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    What is Dr. Smith's NPI number?A 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 1144240508.

    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. Ted Smith's specialty?

    Dr. Smith is a Trauma Surgeon near Waco, TX.

    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 Dr. Ted Smith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Smith is affiliated with Ascension Providence Hospital 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

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    Is Dr. Ted Smith accepting new patients in Waco, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Ted Smith offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (254) 202-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ted Smith?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (254) 202-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Smith's office located?

    Dr. Smith's office is located in Waco, TX.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ted Smith have?

    Dr. Ted Smith is certified by the American Board of Surgery.