Dr. Edith Smith
Emergency Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 52+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Edith Smith III, CSW,MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Knoxville, Tennessee. She attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1972, having over 52 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Edith Smith accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (865) 385-1994 to request Dr. Edith Smith the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Edith Smith III |
| Professional Name |
Edith Smith - Cheek |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
0446402556 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 52 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Clinical Social Worker (CSW)
help Clinical Social Worker
Clinical social work is a healthcare profession based on theories and methods of prevention and treatment in providing behavioral healthcare (mental health and substance use disorder) services, with special focus on bio-psychosocial problems and disorders.
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Edith Smith attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1972.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1629327135
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, August 30, 2012
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, August 30, 2012
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Edith Smith
Medical Licenses
Dr. Edith Smith has been primarily specialized in Anesthesiology for over 52 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
click for detail Anesthesiology An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
| 24548 | Tennessee |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
| 24548 | Tennessee |
Practice Locations
10621 Chevy Dr
Suite A
Knoxville, TN 37922-3105
Phone: (865) 385-1994
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, August 30, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Edith Smith [NPI: 1629327135]Emergency Medicine