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Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD

Baton Rouge, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Smith, Nephrologist in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Kenneth Smith, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Smith graduated from Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans. Dr. Smith is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smith’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smith’s office at (225) 767-4893.

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

    • Medical School: Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans

    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 Dr. Smith treat?

    As a Nephrologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • CKD Stage 3
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • CKD Stage 1
    • Early Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Other Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure
    • Other Acute Renal Failure
    • Other Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
    • N178: Other acute kidney failure

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Tubular Necrosis
    • ATN
    • Kidney Tubule Death

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Persistent Protein in Urine
    • Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Persistent proteinuria
    • Ongoing protein in urine
    • Proteinuria
    • Albuminuria
    • Foamy urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R801: Persistent proteinuria, unspecified
    • R809: Proteinuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • High Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Potassium
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Excess Potassium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E875: Hyperkalemia

    What procedures does Dr. Smith perform?

    As a Nephrologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Does Dr. Smith accept my insurance?

    Dr. Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 767-4893 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Smith's office located?

    Dr. Kenneth Smith's Primary Practice

    5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 100

    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

    (225) 767-4893

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    Dr. Kenneth Smith's Practice 2

    16777 Medical Center Dr

    Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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    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 1700098324.

    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. Kenneth Smith's specialty?

    Dr. Smith is a Nephrologist near Baton Rouge, LA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Smith to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kenneth Smith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Smith is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Abbeville General 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

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    Is Kenneth Smith accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

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

    Does Dr. Kenneth Smith offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (225) 767-4893 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Smith?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (225) 767-4893 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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