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Who is Dr. Smith, Critical Care Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Jennifer Smith, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Smith graduated from University of California. Dr. Smith is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smith’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smith’s office at (323) 442-5910.
Where did Dr. Smith go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of California
Is Dr. Smith board certified in Critical Care Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer 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
What conditions does Dr. Smith treat?
As a Critical Care 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:
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Brain Bleed
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- TBI
- SAH
- Subarachnoid Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Brain Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S066X9A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Surgical Dressing Change or Removal
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Wound dressing care
- Post-op dressing change
- Surgical wound management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4801: Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Suture Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
- Stitch removal
- Taking out stitches
- Post-surgery suture care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
- Z4802: Encounter for removal of sutures
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Gallbladder Disease
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Which procedures does Dr. Smith perform as a Critical Care Surgeon?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Jennifer Smith may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
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 (323) 442-5910 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Smith in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Smith's office located?
Dr. Jennifer Smith's Primary Practice
1510 San Pablo St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 442-5910
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 1922290519.
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. Jennifer Smith's specialty?
Dr. Smith is a Critical Care Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA. A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Smith to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jennifer 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: Harbor - Ucla Medical Center. 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
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Is Jennifer Smith accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Smith is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Smith offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (323) 442-5910 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Smith?
Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (323) 442-5910 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jennifer Smith have?
Dr. Jennifer Smith is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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