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Dr. Scott Smith, MD

Dr. Scott Smith, MD

Knoxville, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Smith, Orthopedic Surgeon in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Scott Smith, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Smith completed his residency at Henry Ford Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Smith is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smith’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smith’s office at (865) 546-2663.

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

    • Residency: Henry Ford Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery | Henry Ford Hospital | University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia

    Is Dr. Smith board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Smith, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Smith speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Smith treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Ankle Arthritis
    • Foot Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
    • M19171: Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
    • M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Right Femur Fracture
    • Thigh Bone Break
    • Hip Bone Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72141A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S72141D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
    • Broken Ankle
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken Ankle', 'Cotton's Fracture
    • Ankle Bone Break
    • Bimalleolar Fracture
    • Ankle Break
    • Fractured Ankle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S82851D: Displaced trimalleolar fracture of right lower leg, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S82841D: Displaced bimalleolar fracture of right lower leg, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Thigh Bone Fracture
    • Femoral Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72142A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    What procedures does Dr. Smith perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
    • Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
    • Ankle arthroplasty with implant
    • Total ankle prosthesis
    • Ankle joint replacement
    • Syndesmosis Repair
    • Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
    • Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27702: Arthroplasty, ankle; with implant (total ankle)
    • 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Removal of External Fixator
    • Anesthesia
    • External Fixation Device Removal
    • Bone Fixator Removal
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • External Frame Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
    • Open Repair of Complex Ankle Fracture
    • Open Medial Malleolus Fracture Repair
    • Broken Ankle Surgery
    • Malleolar Fracture Fixation
    • Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
    • Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
    • Ankle ORIF (Trimalleolar)
    • Broken Ankle Fixation
    • Posterior Malleolus Repair
    • Ankle Bone Fracture Surgery
    • Medial Malleolus Fixation
    • Broken Ankle Bone Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed
    • 27823: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; with fixation of posterior lip
    • 27766: Open treatment of medial malleolus fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Open Tibial Plateau Fracture Repair
    • Open Surgery for Heel Bone Fracture
    • Knee Fracture Open Reduction
    • Proximal Tibia Fracture Surgery
    • Tibial Plateau Fixation
    • Shin Bone Fracture Repair
    • Calcaneus Fracture Repair
    • Heel Bone Fixation Surgery
    • Open Reduction Calcaneus Fracture
    • Foot Fracture Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27536: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); bicondylar, with or without internal fixation
    • 28415: Open treatment of calcaneal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed;

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
    • Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Bone Graft
    • Clavicle Fracture Surgery
    • Collarbone Fixation
    • Open Clavicle Reduction
    • Femur nonunion repair
    • Femur malunion repair
    • Bone graft for thigh fracture
    • Distal femur fracture surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
    • 27472: Repair, nonunion or malunion, femur, distal to head and neck; with iliac or other autogenous bone graft (includes obtaining graft)

    Also known as:

    • Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
    • Gastrocnemius Release
    • Strayer Procedure
    • Calf Tightness Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
    • Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
    • Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
    • Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)

    CPT Codes:

    • 25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
    • Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair
    • Shoulder Fracture Open Reduction
    • Upper Arm Bone Break Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23615: Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, includes repair of tuberosity(s), when performed;

    Also known as:

    • External Fixation System Placement (Uniplane)
    • Uniplane External Fixator
    • Bone External Fixation
    • External Frame for Bone Healing

    CPT Codes:

    • 20690: Application of a uniplane (pins or wires in 1 plane), unilateral, external fixation system

    Also known as:

    • Shin Bone Partial Removal
    • Tibia Bone Excision
    • Shin Bone Debridement
    • Osteomyelitis Tibia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27640: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy), bone (eg, osteomyelitis); tibia

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Tibial Plateau Fracture
    • Tibia Fracture Surgery
    • Knee Fracture Repair
    • Tibial Plateau Fixation
    • Broken Shin Bone Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27535: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); unicondylar, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Lower Leg Fracture (Tibia and Fibula)
    • Pilon Fracture Repair
    • Tibial Plafond Fracture Surgery
    • Ankle Fracture Internal Fixation
    • Tibia and Fibula Fracture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 27828: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of both tibia and fibula

    Also known as:

    • Tibia Fracture Repair with Rod and Screws
    • Tibial Shaft Fracture Fixation
    • Intramedullary Rod for Tibia Fracture
    • Shin Bone Fracture Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27759: Treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture) by intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage

    Also known as:

    • Tibia Nonunion/Malunion Repair with Bone Graft
    • Shin Bone Fracture Repair
    • Tibia Fracture Revision
    • Bone Graft for Tibia

    CPT Codes:

    • 27724: Repair of nonunion or malunion, tibia; with iliac or other autograft (includes obtaining graft)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
    • Femoral Fracture Intramedullary Nailing
    • Hip Fracture Rod Fixation
    • Intertrochanteric Fracture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 27245: Treatment of intertrochanteric, peritrochanteric, or subtrochanteric femoral fracture; with intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage

    Also known as:

    • Large Bone Graft
    • Bone Grafts
    • Major Bone Grafting
    • Autograft
    • Allograft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large

    Also known as:

    • Subtalar Joint Fusion
    • Ankle Joint Fusion
    • Subtalar Arthrodesis
    • Hindfoot Fusion Surgery
    • Talocalcaneal Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 28725: Arthrodesis; subtalar

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Excisional Debridement (Bone)
    • Open Fracture Debridement
    • Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
    • Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Smith accept my insurance?

    Dr. Smith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 546-2663 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Smith accept in Knoxville, TN?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Smith's office located?

    Dr. Scott Smith's Primary Practice

    1600 Accelerator Way Ste 200

    Knoxville, TN 37920

    (865) 546-2663

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    Dr. Scott Smith's Practice 2

    11440 Parkside Dr Ste 110

    Knoxville, TN 37934

    (865) 546-2663

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    Dr. Scott Smith's Practice 3

    1130 Middle Creek Rd Ste 270

    Sevierville, TN 37862

    (865) 546-2663

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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 1184691560.

    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. Scott Smith's specialty?

    Dr. Smith is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Knoxville, TN. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Smith to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Smith is affiliated with The University of Tennessee Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center, Cookeville Regional 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

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    Is Scott Smith accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

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

    Does Dr. Scott Smith offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (865) 546-2663 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Smith?

    Please contact Dr. Smith's office at (865) 546-2663 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Smith have?

    Dr. Scott Smith is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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