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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smith, Infectious Disease Specialist in Columbus, OH?
Dr. James Smith, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH. He has been practicing for over 29 years. Dr. Smith graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Oh State Univ Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Oh State Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine; Evanston Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Smith is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smith’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smith’s office at (614) 461-3214.
Where did Dr. Smith go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Oh State Univ Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Oh State Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine; Evanston Hosp, Internal Medicine | Evanston Hospital | Ohio State University Hospital Program
Medical School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In | Indiana University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Smith speak?
Dr. Smith and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Smith typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, subsequent encounter
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Smith typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- PICC Line Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 461-3214 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Smith in Columbus, OH 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Trinity Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Smith's office located?
What is Dr. Smith's NPI number?An 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 1902836521.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smith?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smith
What is Dr. James Smith's specialty?
Dr. Smith is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Columbus, OH.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. James Smith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smith is affiliated with Mount Carmel East, Mount Carmel St. Ann's, Marietta Memorial Hospital, Licking Memorial Hospital, Uk King's Daughters Medical Center, Grand Strand Regional Medical Center 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 Smith accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?
Yes, Dr. James Smith is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Smith offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (614) 461-3214 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Smith?
Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (614) 461-3214 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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