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Dr. James Smart, MD

Jacksonville, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Smart, Nephrologist in Jacksonville, FL?

    Dr. James Smart, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Smart graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Nephrology; Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, Internal Medicine. Dr. Smart is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smart’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smart’s office at (904) 389-5333.

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

    • Residency: Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Nephrology; Dallas Co Hp-Parkland Mem, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University

    Is Dr. Smart board certified in Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. James Smart, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Smart speak?

    Dr. Smart and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Smart treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Smart 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. Smart. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Anemia
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Disease Anemia
    • Renal Anemia
    • Anemia of kidney failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Potassium
    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Potassium
    • Sodium
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Excess Potassium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E875: Hyperkalemia
    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Chemistry
    • Blood
    • Irregular blood test results
    • Unusual blood work
    • Abnormal blood panel

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease
    • Enlarged Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gout
    • Gouty Arthritis
    • Uric Acid Arthritis
    • Hyperuricemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M109: Gout, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Transplant Aftercare
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Post-kidney transplant care
    • Kidney transplant follow-up
    • Renal transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant

    Which procedures does Dr. Smart perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Smart may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Smart's office.

    Does Dr. Smart accept my insurance?

    Dr. Smart accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 389-5333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Smart accept in Jacksonville, FL?

    Dr. Smart in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medica

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Smart's office located?

    Dr. James Smart's Primary Practice

    2 Shircliff Way Ste 700 Bldg Nephrology

    Jacksonville, FL 32204

    (904) 389-5333

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    Dr. James Smart's Practice 2

    1563 Kingsley Ave Ste 106

    Orange Park, FL 32073

    (904) 389-5333

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    Dr. James Smart's Practice 3

    551616 US Highway 1

    Hilliard, FL 32046

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

    Dr. Smart's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477592541.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smart?

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

    What is Dr. James Smart's specialty?

    Dr. Smart is a Nephrologist near Jacksonville, FL. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Smart to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Smart affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Smart is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville 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 James Smart accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. James Smart is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Smart offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Smart's office at (904) 389-5333 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Smart?

    Please contact Dr. Smart's office at (904) 389-5333 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Smart have?

    Dr. James Smart is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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