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40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smar, Internist in Freeport, NY?
Dr. Michael Smar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Freeport, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Smar graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Smar is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smar’s office at (516) 379-3139.
Where did Dr. Smar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Mc Gill Univ- Fac Of Med- Montreal- Que- Canada | McGill University Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Smar board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Smar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Smar speak?
Dr. Smar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Smar treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Smar 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. Smar. 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:
- 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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Other Metabolic Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Rare Metabolic Disease Screening
- Uncommon Metabolic Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13228: Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders
What procedures does Dr. Smar perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Smar 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. Smar. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Smar accept my insurance?
Dr. Smar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 379-3139 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smar accept in Freeport, NY?
Dr. Smar in Freeport, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
ArcBest Corporation
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Smar's office located?
Dr. Michael Smar's Primary Practice
155 W Merrick Rd Ste 101
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 379-3139
What is Dr. Smar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457349706.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smar
What is Dr. Michael Smar's specialty?
Dr. Smar is a Internist near Freeport, NY.
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.
Contact Dr. Smar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michael Smar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smar is affiliated with Mount Sinai South Nassau, Peconic Bay 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Michael Smar accepting new patients in Freeport, NY?
Yes, Dr. Michael Smar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Smar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smar's office at (516) 379-3139 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Smar?
Please contact Dr. Smar's office at (516) 379-3139 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Smar have?
Dr. Michael Smar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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