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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smeal, Internist in Clearfield, PA?
Dr. Darren Smeal, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Clearfield, PA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Smeal graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine and completed his residency at Penn St University Hp M S Hershey Mc. Dr. Smeal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smeal’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smeal’s office at (814) 765-8861.
Where did Dr. Smeal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Penn St University Hp M S Hershey Mc
Medical School: Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Smeal board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Darren Smeal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Smeal speak?
Dr. Smeal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Smeal typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Smeal 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. Smeal. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Other Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Thyroid Gland Underactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E038: Other specified hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Smeal typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Smeal 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. Smeal. 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:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Does Dr. Smeal accept my insurance?
Dr. Smeal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (814) 765-8861 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smeal accept in Clearfield, PA?
Dr. Smeal in Clearfield, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Highmark Health
Humana
Medicare
Risant Health
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Smeal's office located?
What is Dr. Smeal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smeal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356382493.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smeal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smeal
What is Dr. Darren Smeal's specialty?
Dr. Smeal is a Internist near Clearfield, PA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Darren Smeal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smeal is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center 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 Darren Smeal accepting new patients in Clearfield, PA?
Yes, Dr. Darren Smeal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Darren Smeal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smeal's office at (814) 765-8861 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Darren Smeal?
Please contact Dr. Smeal's office at (814) 765-8861 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Darren Smeal have?
Dr. Darren Smeal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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