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Dr. Kara Morley-Smolek, MD

Dr. Kara Morley-Smolek, MD

Rockford, MI

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Morley-Smolek, Pediatrician in Rockford, MI?

    Dr. Kara Morley-Smolek, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Rockford, MI with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Morley-Smolek graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed her residency at University Of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Morley-Smolek is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morley-Smolek’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morley-Smolek’s office at (616) 685-8350.

    Where did Dr. Morley-Smolek go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University Of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics | University of Wisconsin Program

    • Medical School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Morley-Smolek speak?

    Dr. Morley-Smolek and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Morley-Smolek treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Morley-Smolek 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. Morley-Smolek. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    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:

    • Ear and Hearing Examination with Abnormal Findings
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Abnormal Hearing Test
    • Ear Exam with Issues
    • Hearing Problem Diagnosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01118: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing with other abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    Also known as:

    • Patient Refused Vaccination
    • Vaccine refusal
    • Refusal to vaccinate
    • Immunization refusal

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2821: Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Infantile Eczema
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Baby eczema
    • Childhood atopic dermatitis
    • Infant skin rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L2083: Infantile (acute) (chronic) eczema

    Which procedures does Dr. Morley-Smolek perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Kara Morley-Smolek may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Morley-Smolek's office.

    Does Dr. Morley-Smolek accept my insurance?

    Dr. Morley-Smolek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 685-8350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Morley-Smolek accept in Rockford, MI?

    Dr. Morley-Smolek in Rockford, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • FCE Benefit Administrators

    • McLaren Health Plan

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Morley-Smolek's office located?

    Dr. Kara Morley-Smolek's Primary Practice

    6050 Northland Dr NE

    Rockford, MI 49341

    (616) 685-8350

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    Dr. Kara Morley-Smolek's Practice 2

    245 Cherry St SE Ste 306

    Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    (616) 685-3200

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    What is Dr. Morley-Smolek's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Morley-Smolek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730132754.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morley-Smolek?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Morley-Smolek

    What is Dr. Kara Morley-Smolek's specialty?

    Dr. Morley-Smolek is a Pediatrician near Rockford, MI. 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. Contact Dr. Morley-Smolek to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kara Morley-Smolek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Morley-Smolek is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital 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 Kara Morley-Smolek accepting new patients in Rockford, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Kara Morley-Smolek is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kara Morley-Smolek offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Morley-Smolek's office at (616) 685-8350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kara Morley-Smolek?

    Please contact Dr. Morley-Smolek's office at (616) 685-8350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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