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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smith, Pediatrician in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Benjamin Smith, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Smith completed his residency at Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh. Dr. Smith is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smith’s office at (210) 370-3061.
Where did Dr. Smith go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh
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 Pediatrician like Dr. Smith typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Smith typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Smith may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
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 (210) 370-3061 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Smith in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bexar County Hospital District
Care N' Care Insurance Company
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Smith's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Smith's Primary Practice
1020 Townsend Ave
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 370-3061
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 1376739631.
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 Pediatrician near San Antonio, TX.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Smith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smith is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Benjamin Smith accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
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 (210) 370-3061 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 (210) 370-3061 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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