27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smith, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Sumathi Smith, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Smith graduated from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and completed her residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Smith is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smith’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smith’s office.
Where did Dr. Smith go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program
Medical School: Pondicherry University Jawaharlal Institute | Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College | Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER)
Is Dr. Smith board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Sumathi Smith, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Smith speak?
Dr. Smith and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Smith typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Right Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Cancer of right female nipple
- Right female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on right female nipple
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50011: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast
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
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Smith typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Smith in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Ochsner Health
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Smith's office located?
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 1932189016.
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. Sumathi Smith's specialty?
Dr. Smith is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Baton Rouge, LA.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available.
Is this Dr. Sumathi Smith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smith is affiliated with Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Rush 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 Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sumathi Smith accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Sumathi Smith is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sumathi Smith offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smith's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sumathi Smith?
Please contact Dr. Smith's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sumathi Smith have?
Dr. Sumathi Smith is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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