Expertise in
10
conditions
Expertise in
10
conditions
5220 Clark Ave, 
Lakewood, CA 

Overview

Nathanael Smith is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Lakewood, California. Dr. Smith has been practicing medicine for over 10 years is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ingrown Toenail, Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, and Fibromatosis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Western University Of Health Sciences (Pomona, CA) , Podiatry , 2012 - 2016, 2016

Residency

Chino Valley Medical Center , Podiatric Surgery , 2017 - 2019

Specialties

Podiatric Medicine

Licenses

Podiatrist in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Podiatric Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Pih Health Downey 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
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • 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

Lawrence Hodor Dpm Inc
5220 Clark Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712

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.


1 Total Publications

Excess Cost and Healthcare Resources Associated With Delayed Diagnosis of Charcot Foot.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nathanael Smith

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

You can book an appointment with Dr. Nathanael Smith by calling their office at 562-804-1381. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Nathanael Smith a top-rated expert for Ingrown Toenail?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nathanael Smith is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ingrown Toenail, 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. Nathanael Smith specialize in?

While Dr. Nathanael Smith is a Podiatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Ingrown Toenail, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Podiatric Medicine.

Does Dr. Nathanael Smith participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Nathanael Smith has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ingrown Toenail. You can view a list of Dr. Nathanael Smith's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Nathanael Smith accept my insurance?

Dr. Nathanael Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 562-804-1381 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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