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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smith Iii, Pulmonologist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Charles Smith Iii, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA. He is board certified. Dr. Smith Iii is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smith Iii’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smith Iii’s office at (504) 648-2500.
What languages does Dr. Smith Iii speak?
Dr. Smith Iii and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Smith Iii treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Smith Iii 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 Iii. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- COPD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Which procedures does Dr. Smith Iii perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Charles Smith Iii may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Smith Iii's office.
Does Dr. Smith Iii accept my insurance?
Dr. Smith Iii accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 648-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smith Iii accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Smith Iii in New Orleans, LA 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Smith Iii's office located?
Dr. Charles Smith Iii's Primary Practice
3525 Prytania St Ste 430
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 648-2500
What is Dr. Smith Iii's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smith Iii's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366493025.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smith Iii?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smith Iii
What is Dr. Charles Smith Iii's specialty?
Dr. Smith Iii is a Pulmonologist near New Orleans, LA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Smith Iii to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Charles Smith Iii affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smith Iii is affiliated with Touro Infirmary Lcmc Health 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
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Is Charles Smith Iii accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Charles Smith Iii is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Smith Iii offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smith Iii's office at (504) 648-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Smith Iii?
Please contact Dr. Smith Iii's office at (504) 648-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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