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Dr. Martin Smietanka, MD

Dr. Martin Smietanka, MD

North Hollywood, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Smietanka, Family Medicine Specialist in North Hollywood, CA?

    Dr. Martin Smietanka, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in North Hollywood, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Smietanka graduated from Monash University, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing And Health Sciences,Clayton, Australia and completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Maimonides Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Smietanka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smietanka’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smietanka’s office at (818) 736-5557.

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

    • Residency: Ucla Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Maimonides Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals | UCLA

    • Medical School: Monash Univ- Fac Of Med- Clayton- Vic- Australia | Monash University, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing And Health Sciences,Clayton, Australia | Monash University / Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Smietanka board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Martin Smietanka, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Smietanka speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Smietanka typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Smietanka 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. Smietanka. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • CKD Stage 3
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Aorta
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Aortic artery hardening
    • Aortic plaque buildup
    • Aortic calcification

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Smietanka typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Martin Smietanka may include:

    Please contact Dr. Smietanka's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Smietanka accept my insurance?

    Dr. Smietanka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 736-5557 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Smietanka accept in North Hollywood, CA?

    Dr. Smietanka in North Hollywood, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • AllCare Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Smietanka's office located?

    Dr. Martin Smietanka's Primary Practice

    6350 Laurel Canyon Blvd Ste 100

    North Hollywood, CA 91606

    (818) 736-5557

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    Dr. Martin Smietanka's Practice 2

    225 W Broadway Ste 100

    Glendale, CA 91204

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    Dr. Martin Smietanka's Practice 3

    824 E Carson St Ste 104

    Carson, CA 90745

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    What hospitals are Dr. Smietanka affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Smietanka has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Smietanka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295737252.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smietanka?

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

    What is Dr. Martin Smietanka's specialty?

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Martin Smietanka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Smietanka is affiliated with Adventist Health White Memorial, Adventist Health Glendale, Torrance Memorial 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Martin Smietanka accepting new patients in North Hollywood, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Martin Smietanka is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Martin Smietanka offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Smietanka's office at (818) 736-5557 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Martin Smietanka?

    Please contact Dr. Smietanka's office at (818) 736-5557 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Smietanka's office located?

    Dr. Smietanka's offices are located in North Hollywood, CA, Glendale, CA, and Carson, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Martin Smietanka have?

    Dr. Martin Smietanka is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.