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Dr. Ray Smith, MD

Dr. Ray Smith, MD

Shreveport, LA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Smith, Interventional Cardiologist in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Ray Smith, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Smith graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at North Oakland Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Smith is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smith’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smith’s office at (318) 222-3695.

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

    • Residency: North Oakland Med Ctr, General Surgery | CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER

    • Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans

    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 an Interventional Cardiologist, 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:

    • 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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Swelling
    • Edema
    • Fluid Retention
    • Bloating

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R609: Edema, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • Bilateral leg claudication
    • PAD both legs pain with activity
    • Both legs artery pain when walking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Smith perform?

    As an Interventional Cardiologist, 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:

    • Leg Artery Revascularization with Stent and Atherectomy
    • Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Stent Placement
    • Femoral artery revascularization
    • Popliteal artery revascularization
    • Leg artery stenting and atherectomy
    • Endovascular leg artery repair
    • Tibial Artery Revascularization
    • Peroneal Artery Revascularization
    • Leg Artery Plaque Removal
    • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
    • Femoral Artery Stenting
    • Popliteal Artery Stenting
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Endovascular Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37227: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s) and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
    • 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
    • 37226: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
    • IVUS (Non-Coronary)
    • Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Artery Ultrasound
    • IVUS for Blood Vessels
    • Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Blood Vessel Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
    • Femoral Artery Revascularization
    • Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Major Vein Catheter Insertion
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
    • Central Venous Catheter Placement
    • Vena Cava Catheterization
    • IVC/SVC Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36010: Introduction of catheter, superior or inferior vena cava

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
    • Femoral Artery Angioplasty
    • Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Iliac Artery Stent Placement
    • Endovascular iliac artery stenting
    • Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
    • Pelvic artery revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Vein Stent Placement
    • Transcatheter Vein Stenting
    • Intravascular Vein Stent
    • Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty and Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 37238: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial vein

    Also known as:

    • Vein Closure with Chemical Adhesive
    • Endovenous Chemical Ablation
    • Varicose Vein Glue Treatment
    • Cyanoacrylate Vein Ablation
    • VenaSeal Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 36482: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive (eg, cyanoacrylate) remote from the access site, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous; first vein treated

    Also known as:

    • Artery Stent Placement (Non-Coronary/Carotid/Leg)
    • Intravascular Stent Insertion
    • Transcatheter Stenting
    • Peripheral Artery Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 37236: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s) (except lower extremity artery(s) for occlusive disease, cervical carotid, extracranial vertebral or intrathoracic carotid, intracranial, or coronary), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including all angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial artery

    Also known as:

    • Bilateral Kidney Artery Angiography
    • Renal artery imaging
    • Kidney blood vessel scan
    • Bilateral renal angiography

    CPT Codes:

    • 36252: Selective catheter placement (first-order), main renal artery and any accessory renal artery(s) for renal angiography, including arterial puncture and catheter placement(s), fluoroscopy, contrast injection(s), image postprocessing, permanent recording of images, and radiological supervision and interpretation, including pressure gradient measurements when performed, and flush aortogram when performed; bilateral

    Does Dr. Smith accept my insurance?

    Dr. Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 222-3695 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in Shreveport, LA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Smith's office located?

    Dr. Ray Smith's Primary Practice

    1453 E Bert Kouns Ind Loop Ste 112

    Shreveport, LA 71105

    (318) 222-3695

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    Dr. Ray Smith's Practice 2

    8961 Youree Dr

    Shreveport, LA 71115

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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 1851375349.

    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. Ray Smith's specialty?

    Dr. Smith is a Interventional Cardiologist near Shreveport, LA. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Smith to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Smith is affiliated with CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, Ochsner LSU Health - St. Mary 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 Ray Smith accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?

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

    Does Dr. Ray Smith offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (318) 222-3695 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ray Smith?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (318) 222-3695 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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