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Dr. Dean Smith, MD

Knoxville, TN

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Smith, Pediatric Urologist in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Dean Smith, MD is a Pediatric Urologist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Smith graduated from Texas A&M University and completed his residency at Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Pediatric Urology; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Urology; Univ Tn Grad Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Smith is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smith’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smith’s office at (865) 637-7290.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, Pediatric Urology; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Urology; Univ Tn Grad Sch Of Med, General Surgery | Northwestern Memorial Hospital | East Tennessee State University Program

    • Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx | University of Texas Medical School, Houston | Texas A&M University

    Is Dr. Smith board certified as a Pediatric Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. Dean Smith, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Smith speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Smith treat?

    As a Pediatric Urologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Phimosis
    • Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
    • Other Foreskin Problems
    • Other Penis Disorder
    • Penis Disorder
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems
    • Preputial Adhesions
    • Glans Adhesions
    • Various foreskin issues
    • Unspecified foreskin conditions
    • Foreskin abnormalities
    • Various penile conditions
    • Unspecified penis problems
    • Penis abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N471: Phimosis
    • N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
    • N478: Other disorders of prepuce
    • N4889: Other specified disorders of penis

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Congenital Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Kidney swelling at birth
    • Fetal hydronephrosis
    • Hydronephrosis in newborns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q620: Congenital hydronephrosis

    Also known as:

    • One Undescended Testicle
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Unilateral Cryptorchidism
    • Testicle Not Dropped
    • Maldescended Testicle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q5310: Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Vesicoureteral Reflux
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
    • VUR
    • Urine Reflux

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureter Stone
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi
    • Ureteral Calculus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney
    • N201: Calculus of ureter

    Also known as:

    • Hypospadias
    • Penis Disorder
    • Urethral Opening on Underside of Penis
    • Congenital Urethral Anomaly
    • Penile Hypospadias

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q541: Hypospadias, penile

    Also known as:

    • Varicocele
    • Testicular Torsion
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Varicose Veins
    • Scrotal Varicose Veins
    • Pampiniform Plexus Varices
    • Testicular Varices
    • Twisted testicle
    • Testicle twisting
    • Torsion of testis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I861: Scrotal varices
    • N4400: Torsion of testis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unusual Urine Color
    • Urine and Urination
    • Abnormal urine color
    • Discolored urine
    • Strange urine color

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R8291: Other chromoabnormalities of urine

    Also known as:

    • Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Hydronephrosis
    • Kidney Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

    • Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
    • Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
    • General Observation for Excluded Conditions
    • Broad Diagnostic Observation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

    Also known as:

    • Male Urethra Opening Narrowing
    • Urethral Disorder
    • Male Meatal Stricture
    • Male Urethral Meatus Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N35911: Unspecified urethral stricture, male, meatal

    Also known as:

    • Balanic Hypospadias
    • Penis Disorder
    • Glandular Hypospadias
    • Coronal Hypospadias
    • Mild Hypospadias

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q540: Hypospadias, balanic

    Also known as:

    • Undescended Testicles (Both Sides)
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Bilateral Cryptorchidism
    • Both Testicles Not Dropped
    • Retained Testicles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q5320: Undescended testicle, unspecified, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Smith perform?

    As a Pediatric Urologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Undescended Testicle Surgery
    • Undescended Testicle Surgery (Abdominal)
    • Orchiopexy
    • Testicular Fixation
    • Cryptorchidism Repair
    • Inguinal Orchiopexy
    • Abdominal Testicle Repair
    • Fowler-Stephens Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
    • 54650: Orchiopexy, abdominal approach, for intra-abdominal testis (eg, Fowler-Stephens)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
    • Adult Circumcision
    • Childhood Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal Surgery
    • Non-Clamp Circumcision

    CPT Codes:

    • 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age

    Also known as:

    • Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
    • Circumcision Revision
    • Foreskin Repair Surgery
    • Incomplete Circumcision Correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision

    Also known as:

    • One-Stage Hypospadias Repair
    • Distal Hypospadias Repair
    • Complex Hypospadias Repair Surgery
    • Hypospadias Repair Surgery
    • Urethroplasty for Hypospadias
    • Flip-Flap Hypospadias Surgery
    • Penis Urethra Repair
    • Magpi Procedure
    • V-flap Hypospadias Surgery
    • Chordee Correction
    • Penis Reconstruction Surgery
    • Distal hypospadias repair
    • Urethroplasty for hypospadias
    • Penis reconstruction for hypospadias

    CPT Codes:

    • 54324: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with urethroplasty by local skin flaps (eg, flip-flap, prepucial flap)
    • 54322: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with simple meatal advancement (eg, Magpi, V-flap)
    • 54328: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with extensive dissection to correct chordee and urethroplasty with local skin flaps, skin graft patch, and/or island flap
    • 54326: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with urethroplasty by local skin flaps and mobilization of urethra

    Also known as:

    • Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
    • Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
    • Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
    • Penile Adhesiolysis
    • Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal
    • Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
    • Penile Straightening Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions
    • 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation

    Also known as:

    • Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
    • Chordee Repair
    • Hypospadias Repair
    • Penile Curvature Correction
    • Urethral Mobilization for Chordee

    CPT Codes:

    • 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra

    Also known as:

    • Testicle Removal Surgery
    • Orchiectomy
    • Testicular Removal
    • Testicle Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 54520: Orchiectomy, simple (including subcapsular), with or without testicular prosthesis, scrotal or inguinal approach

    Also known as:

    • Varicocele Removal or Vein Ligation
    • Varicocelectomy
    • Spermatic vein ligation
    • Varicocele surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 55530: Excision of varicocele or ligation of spermatic veins for varicocele; (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Penis Repair for Chordee or Hypospadias
    • Chordee Correction Surgery
    • Hypospadias Repair (First Stage)
    • Penile Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 54304: Plastic operation on penis for correction of chordee or for first stage hypospadias repair with or without transplantation of prepuce and/or skin flaps

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Surgery for Undescended Testicle
    • Laparoscopic Orchiopexy
    • Keyhole Surgery for Undescended Testis
    • Minimally Invasive Testicle Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 54692: Laparoscopy, surgical; orchiopexy for intra-abdominal testis

    Also known as:

    • Hydrocele Removal (One Side)
    • Hydrocele Excision
    • Fluid Sac Removal Testicle
    • Scrotal Swelling Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 55040: Excision of hydrocele; unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
    • Newborn Circumcision
    • Infant Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)

    CPT Codes:

    • 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block

    Also known as:

    • Bladder X-ray Injection
    • Cystogram Injection
    • VCUG Injection
    • Bladder Dye Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography

    Also known as:

    • Urethral Opening Repair
    • Urethromeatoplasty
    • Meatal Advancement
    • Urethral Meatus Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 53450: Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
    • Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
    • Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
    • Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple

    Also known as:

    • Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
    • Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
    • Double-J stent insertion
    • Gibbons stent placement
    • Kidney stent placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Ureter Reconnection to Bladder
    • Ureteroneocystostomy
    • Ureter to Bladder Reattachment
    • Bladder Ureter Surgery
    • Urinary Tract Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 50780: Ureteroneocystostomy; anastomosis of single ureter to bladder

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Exam with Ureteral Catheterization
    • Cystourethroscopy with Catheterization
    • Ureteral Catheter Placement
    • Bladder Scope with Ureteral Access

    CPT Codes:

    • 52005: Cystourethroscopy, With Ureteral Catheterization, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Ureteropyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service;

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Pelvis Repair (Pyeloplasty)
    • Pyeloplasty
    • Renal pelvis reconstruction
    • Ureteropelvic junction repair
    • Foley Y-pyeloplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 50400: Pyeloplasty (Foley Y-pyeloplasty), plastic operation on renal pelvis, with or without plastic operation on ureter, nephropexy, nephrostomy, pyelostomy, or ureteral splinting; simple

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
    • Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
    • Bladder scope for stones
    • Kidney stone breaking with stent
    • Ureteral stent placement for stones

    CPT Codes:

    • 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)

    Also known as:

    • Reconnecting Duplicated Ureter to Bladder
    • Ureter Reimplantation
    • Ureteroneocystostomy
    • Bladder Ureter Connection Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 50782: Ureteroneocystostomy; anastomosis of duplicated ureter to bladder

    Also known as:

    • Partial Bladder Removal with Ureter Reconnection
    • Partial Cystectomy
    • Ureteroneocystostomy
    • Bladder Resection with Ureter Reimplantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 51565: Cystectomy, partial, with reimplantation of ureter(s) into bladder (ureteroneocystostomy)

    Also known as:

    • Complicated Kidney Pelvis Reconstruction
    • Complex pyeloplasty
    • Kidney drainage system repair
    • Renal pelvis surgery
    • Ureteropelvic junction repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 50405: Pyeloplasty (Foley Y-pyeloplasty), plastic operation on renal pelvis, with or without plastic operation on ureter, nephropexy, nephrostomy, pyelostomy, or ureteral splinting; complicated (congenital kidney abnormality, secondary pyeloplasty, solitary kidney, calycoplasty)

    Also known as:

    • Urethra Widening Procedure
    • Urethral Stricture Dilation
    • Cystourethroscopy with Dilation
    • Urethral Calibration

    CPT Codes:

    • 52281: Cystourethroscopy, with calibration and/or dilation of urethral stricture or stenosis, with or without meatotomy, with or without injection procedure for cystography, male or female

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Removal with Partial Ureter Removal
    • Nephrectomy
    • Kidney Resection
    • Ureterectomy
    • Open Kidney Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 50220: Nephrectomy, including partial ureterectomy, any open approach including rib resection;

    Also known as:

    • Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
    • Hernia Surgery for Infants
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
    • Exploratory Laparoscopy
    • Abdominal Scope
    • Peritoneal Biopsy
    • Omentum Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy of Cervix and Vagina
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Colposcopy
    • Vaginal Colposcopy
    • Cervix and Vagina Exam
    • Magnified Cervical Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 57452: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina;

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy (Vagina and Cervix)
    • Colposcopy
    • Vaginal colposcopy
    • Cervical colposcopy
    • Examination of vagina and cervix

    CPT Codes:

    • 57420: Colposcopy of the entire vagina, with cervix if present;

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Overnight Pulse Oximetry
    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Continuous Oxygen Monitoring
    • Sleep Oxygen Test
    • Nocturnal Oximetry
    • Overnight O2 Saturation Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94762: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; by continuous overnight monitoring (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Smith accept my insurance?

    Dr. Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 637-7290 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Smith in Knoxville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Fox Insurance Company

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Iowa

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Smith's office located?

    Dr. Dean Smith's Primary Practice

    2100 Clinch Ave Ste 120

    Knoxville, TN 37916

    (865) 637-7290

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    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 1174518542.

    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. Dean Smith's specialty?

    Dr. Smith is a Pediatric Urologist near Knoxville, TN. Pediatric Surgeons are the health care professionals who can diagnose, treat, and manage children's urinary and genital problems. They dedicate at least 50% of their practice to the urological needs of infants, children, and adolescents. They offer health services such as Evaluation and management of voiding disorders; Vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract infections that require surgery; Surgical reconstruction of the urinary tract (including kidneys, ureters, and bladder) to address genital abnormalities, hypospadias, and intersex conditions; Surgery for childhood and adolescent groin conditions, such as undescended testes, hydrocele/hernia, and varicocele. Contact Dr. Smith to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Dean Smith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Smith is affiliated with The University of Tennessee 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 Dean Smith accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Dean Smith is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dean Smith offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (865) 637-7290 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dean Smith?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (865) 637-7290 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Dean Smith have?

    Dr. Dean Smith is certified by the American Board of Urology.

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