Dr. Lou M Smith
General Surgery in Knoxville, Tennessee
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 39+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Lou M Smith, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Knoxville, Tennessee. She attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Cumberland Medical Center, O U Medical Center, Tennova Healthcare, University Of Tn Memorial Hospital, Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Dr. Lou M Smith also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University General Surgeons, P. C. Dr. Lou M Smith accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (865) 544-9433 to request Dr. Lou M Smith the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Lou M Smith |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
8022077395 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own 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
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 39 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
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. Lou M Smith attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 1985.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1295778421
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, February 23, 2017
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 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. Lou M Smith
Medical Licenses
Dr. Lou M Smith has been primarily specialized in Trauma Surgery for over 39 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Surgery / Trauma Surgery
click for detail Trauma Surgery Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
| MD0000029384 | Tennessee |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 29384 | Tennessee |
- Surgery / Surgical Critical Care
click for detail Surgical Critical Care A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
| 29384 | Tennessee |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Crossville, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Knoxville, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Knoxville, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Kingsport, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- University General Surgeons, P. C
| University General Surgeons, P. C | 21 |
Practice Locations
1932 Alcoa Hwy
Ste 270
Knoxville, TN 37920-1537
Phone: (865) 544-9433
Phone 2: (865) 251-4658
Fax: (865) 544-8688
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, February 23, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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