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Dr. Thom Smilari, MD

Metairie, LA

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Smilari, Cytopathologist in Metairie, LA?

    Dr. Thom Smilari, MD is a Cytopathologist, who primarily practices in Metairie, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Smilari completed his residency at St Vincent'S Hsp & M C-Ny, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Smilari is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smilari’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smilari’s office at (504) 842-4000.

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

    • Residency: St Vincent'S Hsp & M C-Ny, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology

    • Medical School: Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica

    Is Dr. Smilari board certified in Cytopathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Thom Smilari, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology

    What languages does Dr. Smilari speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Smilari treat?

    As a Cytopathologist, Dr. Smilari 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. Smilari. 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:

    • Mild Cervical Dysplasia
    • Cervix Disorder
    • Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (LSIL)
    • CIN 1
    • Abnormal Pap Smear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N870: Mild cervical dysplasia

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Abnormal Cells in Cervix
    • Atypical Cells on Pap Test (ASC-US)
    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • General abnormal cervical cells
    • Unspecified Pap test abnormality
    • Cervical smear abnormal
    • ASC-US Pap smear
    • Uncertain abnormal cervical cells
    • Mildly abnormal Pap test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R87619: Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri
    • R87610: Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of cervix (ASC-US)

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Cervical Dysplasia
    • Cervical Inflammation
    • Cervix Disorder
    • CIN 2
    • Moderate Abnormal Cervical Cells
    • Precancerous Cervical Changes
    • Moderate Cervical Lesion
    • Cervicitis
    • Inflamed cervix
    • Cervical infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N871: Moderate cervical dysplasia
    • N72: Inflammatory disease of cervix uteri

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Visible Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Gross hematuria
    • Macroscopic hematuria
    • Bloody pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R310: Gross hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Low-Grade Abnormal Cells on Pap Test (LGSIL)
    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • Cervix Disorder
    • Abnormal Pap Smear
    • LGSIL Pap Test
    • Mild Cervical Dysplasia
    • Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R87612: Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of cervix (LGSIL)

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Placental Disorder
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Placenta Problem
    • Pregnancy Placenta Issue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O4393: Unspecified placental disorder, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Early Cervical Cancer
    • Cervical Cancer
    • Carcinoma in situ of cervix
    • Precancerous cervical cells
    • Non-invasive cervical cancer
    • Stage 0 cervical cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D069: Carcinoma in situ of cervix, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Polyp
    • Uterine Disease
    • Endometrial Polyp
    • Womb Polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N840: Polyp of corpus uteri

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Fibroids
    • Leiomyoma of uterus
    • Myoma
    • Fibromyoma
    • Uterine leiomyoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D251: Intramural leiomyoma of uterus

    Also known as:

    • High-Risk HPV Detected in Cervix
    • HPV
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Positive High-Risk Cervical HPV Test
    • High-Risk Human Papillomavirus of Cervix
    • Cervical HPV Positive

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R87810: Cervical high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive

    Also known as:

    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Polyp
    • Cervix Disorder
    • Polyp on Cervix
    • Uterine Cervix Polyp
    • Cervical Growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N841: Polyp of cervix uteri

    Also known as:

    • Missed Miscarriage
    • Miscarriage
    • Silent miscarriage
    • Delayed miscarriage
    • Missed abortion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O021: Missed abortion

    Does Dr. Smilari accept my insurance?

    Dr. Smilari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Smilari accept in Metairie, LA?

    Dr. Smilari in Metairie, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Smilari's office located?

    Dr. Thom Smilari's Primary Practice

    4430 Veterans Memorial Blvd

    Metairie, LA 70006

    (504) 842-4000

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    Dr. Thom Smilari's Practice 2

    16777 Medical Center Dr

    Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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    Dr. Thom Smilari's Practice 3

    180 W Esplanade Ave

    Kenner, LA 70065

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

    Dr. Smilari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386689347.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smilari?

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

    What is Dr. Thom Smilari's specialty?

    Dr. Smilari is a Cytopathologist near Metairie, LA. A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist with specialization in diagnosing diseases by studying cells collected from body fluids and secretions. This involves scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or using fine-needle aspiration to obtain samples from tumor masses or organs. A key aspect of their practice is interpreting Papanicolaou-stained smears, commonly known as the "Pap" test," from the female reproductive system. Their expertise is also applied to the diagnosis of cells from all different systems and areas of the human body. This makes them a valuable consultant to all medical specialists. Contact Dr. Smilari to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thom Smilari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Smilari is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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 Thom Smilari accepting new patients in Metairie, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Thom Smilari is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thom Smilari offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Smilari's office at (504) 842-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thom Smilari?

    Please contact Dr. Smilari's office at (504) 842-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Thom Smilari have?

    Dr. Thom Smilari is certified by the American Board of Pathology.

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