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

Overview

Christopher Smith is a Palliative Medicine provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Opioid Induced Constipation and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Palliative Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem

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
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
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  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • 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 Smith

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

You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher 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 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 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 Smith specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher 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 Smith participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Christopher Smith has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Opioid Induced Constipation. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher 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 Smith accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher 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

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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