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Dr. Alison Smith, MD, PHD

Hammond, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Smith, Trauma Surgeon in Hammond, LA?

    Dr. Alison Smith, MD, PHD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Hammond, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Smith is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smith’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smith’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Smith?

    Dr. Alison Smith, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Trauma Surgeon 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. Smith empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Hammond/LA community, Dr. Smith is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Smith speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Smith 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.

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown type
    • Trauma
    • Injury, unknown location

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
    • T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Which procedures does Dr. Smith perform as a Trauma Surgeon?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Alison Smith may include:

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

    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 Hammond, LA?

    Dr. Smith in Hammond, 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

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Smith's office located?

    Dr. Alison Smith's Primary Practice

    15770 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 108A

    Hammond, LA 70403

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    Dr. Alison Smith's Practice 2

    1542 Tulane Ave Rm 751

    New Orleans, LA 70112

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    Dr. Alison Smith's Practice 3

    2000 Canal St

    New Orleans, LA 70112

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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 1164841706.

    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. Alison Smith's specialty?

    Dr. Smith is a Trauma Surgeon near Hammond, LA. 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. Contact Dr. Smith to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Smith is affiliated with North Oaks 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

    Where can I learn more about Trauma Surgeon?

    Explore Trauma Surgeon 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 Alison Smith accepting new patients in Hammond, LA?

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

    Does Dr. Alison 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 Alison Smith?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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