27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smith, Family Medicine Specialist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Jeffrey Smith, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Smith completed his residency at Children'S Hosp-Philadelphia, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Children'S Hosp-Philadelphia, Pediatrics. Dr. Smith is fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smith’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smith’s office at (253) 441-4742.
Where did Dr. Smith go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Children'S Hosp-Philadelphia, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Children'S Hosp-Philadelphia, Pediatrics | Swedish Med Center
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Smith board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Smith, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Smith speak?
Dr. Smith and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Smith typically treat?
As a Family Medicine 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:
- Slurred or Unclear Speech
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Dysarthria
- Anarthria
- Difficulty articulating words
ICD-10 Codes:
- R471: Dysarthria and anarthria
Also known as:
- Cerebral Palsy
- CP
- Brain paralysis
- Childhood motor disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Smith typically perform?
As a Family Medicine 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Generating Device Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
- Augmentative Communication Therapy
- AAC Device Programming
- Speech Device Training
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
- 92609: Therapeutic services for the use of speech-generating device, including programming and modification
Does Dr. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 441-4742 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Smith in Tacoma, WA 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 Blue Shield of North Dakota
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medica Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Smith's office located?
Dr. Jeffrey Smith's Primary Practice
1202 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 441-4742
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 1982612107.
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. Jeffrey Smith's specialty?
Dr. Smith is a Family Medicine Specialist near Tacoma, WA.
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 this Dr. Jeffrey Smith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smith is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma 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 Jeffrey Smith accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Smith is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Smith offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (253) 441-4742 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Smith?
Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (253) 441-4742 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Smith have?
Dr. Jeffrey Smith is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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