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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smink, Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist in Hershey, PA?
Dr. Gayle Smink, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, who primarily practices in Hershey, PA. Dr. Smink is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smink’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smink’s office at (800) 243-1455.
What languages does Dr. Smink speak?
Dr. Smink and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist like Dr. Smink typically treat?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Dr. Smink 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. Smink. 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:
- Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
- Sickle Cell-Hemoglobin C Disease
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle cell anemia without crisis
- Chronic sickle cell disease
- Stable sickle cell
- Hb SC Disease
- Sickle Hemoglobin C Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
- D5720: Sickle-cell/Hb-C disease without crisis
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
What procedures does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist like Dr. Smink typically perform?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Dr. Smink performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Smink. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Smink accept my insurance?
Dr. Smink accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 243-1455 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smink accept in Hershey, PA?
Dr. Smink in Hershey, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Medicare
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Smink's office located?
What is Dr. Smink's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smink's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437334745.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smink?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smink
What is Dr. Gayle Smink's specialty?
Dr. Smink is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist near Hershey, PA.
What does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist do?
A pediatrician trained in the integration of pediatrics, hematology, and oncology, specializing in the recognition and management of blood disorders and cancer in children. This expert provides comprehensive care for conditions such as anemia, bleeding disorders, and various pediatric cancers.
Is this Dr. Gayle Smink affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smink is affiliated with Reading Hospital Tower Health, Mount Nittany Medical Center, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital 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
When to see a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gayle Smink accepting new patients in Hershey, PA?
Yes, Dr. Gayle Smink is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gayle Smink offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smink's office at (800) 243-1455 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gayle Smink?
Please contact Dr. Smink's office at (800) 243-1455 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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