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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smathers, Radiation Oncologist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Sesalie Smathers, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Smathers completed her residency at Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Radiation Oncology; Virginia Mason Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Smathers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smathers’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smathers’s office at (828) 670-8403.
Where did Dr. Smathers go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Radiation Oncology; Virginia Mason Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University Of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch Of Med- Chapel Hill Nc
Is Dr. Smathers board certified as a Radiation Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Sesalie Smathers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Smathers speak?
Dr. Smathers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Smathers typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Smathers 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. Smathers. 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:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Smathers typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sesalie Smathers may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
Please contact Dr. Smathers' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Smathers accept my insurance?
Dr. Smathers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 670-8403 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smathers accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Smathers in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Smathers' office located?
Dr. Sesalie Smathers' Primary Practice
509 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 670-8403
What is Dr. Smathers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smathers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164402186.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smathers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smathers
What is Dr. Sesalie Smathers's specialty?
Dr. Smathers is a Radiation Oncologist near Asheville, NC.
What does a Radiation Oncologist do?
A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors.
Is this Dr. Sesalie Smathers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smathers is affiliated with Mission Hospital 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
When to see a Radiation Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sesalie Smathers accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Sesalie Smathers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sesalie Smathers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smathers's office at (828) 670-8403 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sesalie Smathers?
Please contact Dr. Smathers's office at (828) 670-8403 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sesalie Smathers have?
Dr. Sesalie Smathers is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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