St. Luke's Hospital
801 Ostrum St, 
Bethlehem, PA 

Overview

Christopher Smith is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

His clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Palliative Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

St Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus
St Lukes Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
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  • HMO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
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  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

St. Luke's Hospital
801 Ostrum St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher M. Smith

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher M. Smith?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher M. Smith by calling their office at 484-526-3648. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Christopher M. Smith a top-rated expert for Opioid Induced Constipation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher M. Smith is classified as an Experienced expert for Opioid Induced Constipation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Christopher M. Smith specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher M. Smith is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Opioid Induced Constipation, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.

Does Dr. Christopher M. Smith participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Christopher M. Smith has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Opioid Induced Constipation. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher M. Smith's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Christopher M. Smith accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher M. Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 484-526-3648 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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