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Who is Dr. Smith, Critical Care Internist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Benjamin Smith, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Smith is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smith’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smith’s office at (240) 677-3000.
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 Critical Care Internist like Dr. Smith typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, 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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
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
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Smith typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Smith may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Smith's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (240) 677-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Smith in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Smith's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Smith's Primary Practice
3550 Terrace St 641a Scaife Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(240) 677-3000
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 1558716092.
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. Benjamin Smith's specialty?
Dr. Smith is a Critical Care Internist near Pittsburgh, PA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Smith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Smith is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Upmc Presbyterian. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Benjamin Smith accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Smith is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Smith offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (240) 677-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Smith?
Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (240) 677-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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