Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smith, Orthopedic Surgeon in El Paso, TX?
Where did Dr. Smith go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Rancho Los Amigos, California
Residency: Louisiana State University
Medical School: Louisiana State University | Louisiana State University
Is Dr. Smith board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Dean Smith, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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 an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Smith typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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 Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Congenital Spondylolisthesis
- Birth Defects
- Slipped vertebra at birth
- Spinal slip defect
- Vertebral displacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q762: Congenital spondylolisthesis
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Spinal Disc Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Back Disc Problems
- Spinal Disc Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- M519: Unspecified thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorder
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Smith typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Smith 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. 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:
- Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Facetectomy
- Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion
- Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Lower Back Fusion
- Spinal Arthrodesis
- Spinal Allograft
- Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
- Donor Bone for Spine Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar
- 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (915) 857-6699 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Smith in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Smith's office located?
Dr. Dean Smith's Primary Practice
10400 Vista del Sol Dr Ste 204
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 857-6699
What hospitals are Dr. Smith affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Smith has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dean Smith?
Dr. Smith has appointments available at his El Paso, TX office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 280 reviews
Office Experience
98% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
97% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Appointment Booking
98% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Diagnosis
98% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Dean Smith an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Smith has been rated and reviewed by 280 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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Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Professional Member
North American Spine Society
Professional Member
Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Professional Member
What is Dr. Smith's NPI number?A 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 1710939756.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smith?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smith