34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dure-Smith, Internist in Poway, CA?
Dr. Belinda Dure-Smith, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Poway, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dure-Smith graduated from University of Leicester Medical School and completed her residency at Leicester University. Dr. Dure-Smith is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dure-Smith’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dure-Smith’s office at (858) 675-0518.
Where did Dr. Dure-Smith go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Leicester University | Loma Linda University in California | Loma Linda University Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Leicester, Sch of Med, Leicester, Uk | University of Leicester Medical School | University of Leicester College of Medicine
Is Dr. Dure-Smith board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Belinda Dure-Smith, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dure-Smith speak?
Dr. Dure-Smith and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Dure-Smith treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Dure-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. Dure-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.
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Rectal Cancer Screening
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Rectum Cancer Test
- Anal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1212: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Irritated seborrheic keratosis
- Red skin growth
- Inflamed age spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
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:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Which procedures does Dr. Dure-Smith perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Belinda Dure-Smith may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dure-Smith's office.
Does Dr. Dure-Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Dure-Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 675-0518 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dure-Smith accept in Poway, CA?
Dr. Dure-Smith in Poway, CA 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 Shield of California
Centene
Conifer Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dure-Smith's office located?
Dr. Belinda Dure-Smith's Primary Practice
15611 Pomerado Rd Ste 400
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 675-0518
What is Dr. Dure-Smith's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dure-Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487620662.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dure-Smith?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dure-Smith
What is Dr. Belinda Dure-Smith's specialty?
Dr. Dure-Smith is a Internist near Poway, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Dure-Smith to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Belinda Dure-Smith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dure-Smith is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway 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
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Is Belinda Dure-Smith accepting new patients in Poway, CA?
Yes, Dr. Belinda Dure-Smith is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Belinda Dure-Smith offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dure-Smith's office at (858) 675-0518 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Belinda Dure-Smith?
Please contact Dr. Dure-Smith's office at (858) 675-0518 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Belinda Dure-Smith have?
Dr. Belinda Dure-Smith is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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