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Dr. Rodney Smith, MD

Gainesville, GA

47 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Smith, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Gainesville, GA?

    Dr. Rodney Smith, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Gainesville, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 47 years and is board certified. Dr. Smith graduated from Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Clinical Center At The Nih. Dr. Smith is fluent in English and Spanish, 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 at (770) 534-1986.

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

    • Residency: Clinical Center At The Nih | Georgetown University Hospital | Atlanta Med Center

    • Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med | Medical College of Georgia

    Is Dr. Smith board certified as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    Yes, Dr. Rodney Smith, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology

    What languages does Dr. Smith speak?

    Dr. Smith and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Smith typically treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), 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 here.

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    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:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Smith typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Rodney Smith may include:

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Smith accept my insurance?

    Dr. Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 534-1986 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in Gainesville, GA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Smith's office located?

    Dr. Rodney Smith's Primary Practice

    725 Jesse Jewell Pkwy SE

    Gainesville, GA 30501

    (770) 534-1986

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    Dr. Rodney Smith's Practice 2

    4222 Fairbanks Dr

    Oakwood, GA 30566

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    Dr. Rodney Smith's Practice 3

    743 Spring St NE

    Gainesville, GA 30501

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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 1144290917.

    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. Rodney Smith's specialty?

    Dr. Smith is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Gainesville, GA.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

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

    Yes, Dr. Smith is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Piedmont Athens Regional 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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Rodney Smith accepting new patients in Gainesville, GA?

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

    Does Dr. Rodney Smith offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (770) 534-1986 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rodney Smith?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (770) 534-1986 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rodney Smith have?

    Dr. Rodney Smith is certified by the American Board of Pathology.

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