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Dr. Jeffrey Smith, MD

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Dr. Jeffrey Smith, MD

San Diego, CA

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Smith, Orthopedic Surgeon in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Jeffrey Smith, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Smith completed his residency at University of Tennessee - Campbell Clinic. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego Orthopaedic Society; American College of Surgeons, and San Diego County Medical Society. 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 (858) 278-8031.

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

    • Fellowship: University of Toronto - Sunnybrook Health Science Center | University of Tennessee - Campbell Clinic

    • Residency: University of Tennessee - Campbell Clinic

    • Medical School: Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL

    Is Dr. Smith board certified in Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Smith, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 1999

    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 Orthopedic 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:

    • Right Hip Fracture
    • Left Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Right Femur Fracture
    • Thigh Bone Break
    • Hip Bone Fracture
    • Left Femur Fracture
    • Broken Left Hip
    • Left Thigh Bone Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72141A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S72142D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S72012D: Unspecified intracapsular fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken Ankle', 'Cotton's Fracture
    • Ankle Bone Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S82852D: Displaced trimalleolar fracture of left lower leg, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S82852A: Displaced trimalleolar fracture of left lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Thigh Bone Fracture
    • Femoral Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72142A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Lower Leg Fracture
    • Broken Shin Bone
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Shin Bone Break
    • Tibia Fracture
    • Fibula Fracture
    • Lower Leg Bone Break
    • Tibial Plateau Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S82891D: Other fracture of right lower leg, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S82142D: Displaced bicondylar fracture of left tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Broken Hip Bone
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Hip fracture
    • Femoral neck fracture
    • Broken upper thigh bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S72011A: Unspecified intracapsular fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Upper Arm Shaft Fracture
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken upper arm bone
    • Mid-arm fracture
    • Humerus break
    • Arm bone fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S42302D: Unspecified fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Broken Left Lower Leg
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Lower Leg Break
    • Left Tibia Fracture
    • Left Fibula Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S82892D: Other fracture of left lower leg, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

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

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. Jeffrey 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 (858) 278-8031 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Smith in San Diego, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Smith's office located?

    Dr. Jeffrey Smith's Primary Practice

    3750 Convoy St Ste 201

    San Diego, CA 92111

    (858) 278-8031

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    Dr. Jeffrey Smith's Practice 2

    7901 Frost St

    San Diego, CA 92123

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    Dr. Jeffrey Smith's Practice 3

    1700 Mount Vernon Ave

    Bakersfield, CA 93306

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 9 reviews

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    Office Experience

    98% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    97% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    75% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    95% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Jeffrey Smith an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Smith has been rated and reviewed by 9 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Smith, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    Orthopaedic Trauma Association

    American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    Western Orthopaedic Association

    San Diego Orthopaedic Society; American College of Surgeons

    California Orthopaedic Association

    San Diego County Medical Society

    California Medical Association

    Awards

    AAOS Achievement Award

    AAOS

    Top Doctors

    Top Doctors

    The Best Doctors in America

    The Best Doctors in America

    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 1952324766.

    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. Jeffrey Smith's specialty?

    Dr. Smith is a Orthopedic Surgeon near San Diego, CA. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Smith to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Smith is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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 Jeffrey Smith accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Jeffrey Smith offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (858) 278-8031 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Smith?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (858) 278-8031 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Smith have?

    Dr. Jeffrey Smith is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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