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Dr. Craig Smith, MD

Infectious Disease Specialist

Macon, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Smith, Infectious Disease Specialist in Macon, GA?

    Dr. Craig Smith, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Macon, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Smith graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Brooke Army Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Brooke Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Smith is fluent in English and Spanish, 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 (478) 779-6130.

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

    • Residency: Brooke Army Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Brooke Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

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

    Is Dr. Smith board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Craig 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
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Smith typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease 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:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89314: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 4

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

    • Bacterial Infection
    • Bacterial Disease
    • Germ Infection
    • Microbial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Smith typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Craig 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 (478) 779-6130 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alliant Health Plans

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Smith's office located?

    Dr. Craig Smith's Primary Practice

    420 Charter Blvd Ste 402

    Macon, GA 31210

    (478) 779-6130

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    Dr. Craig Smith's Practice 2

    1909 Aberdeen Rd Ste 105

    Albany, GA 31701

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    Dr. Craig Smith's Practice 3

    907 18th St E Ste 490

    Tifton, GA 31794

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    What is Dr. Smith's NPI number?A 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 1285606012.

    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. Craig Smith's specialty?

    Dr. Smith is an Infectious Disease Specialist near Macon, GA.

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

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

    Yes, Dr. Smith is affiliated with Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Piedmont Macon North Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Doctors Hospital 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. 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 Dr. Craig Smith accepting new patients in Macon, GA?

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

    Does Dr. Craig Smith offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (478) 779-6130 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Craig Smith?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (478) 779-6130 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Smith's office located?

    Dr. Smith's offices are located in Macon, GA, Albany, GA, and Tifton, GA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Craig Smith have?

    Dr. Craig Smith is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.