1202 S Tyler St., 
Covington, LA 

Overview

Dr. Smita Patel is a Louisiana-based physician who specializes in hospital medicine. She currently sees patients on the North Shore through St. Tammany Parish Hospital.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrostomy and Endoscopy.

Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine.

Specialties

Family Medicine
Hospital Medicine

Licenses

Hospitalist in LA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

St Tammany Parish Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Spanish

Gender

Female

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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MetLife
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

St. Tammany Parish Hospital
1202 S Tyler St., Covington, LA 70433
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Smitaben S. Patel

Is Dr. Smitaben S. Patel a top-rated expert for Gastrostomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Smitaben S. Patel is classified as an Experienced expert for Gastrostomy, 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. Smitaben S. Patel specialize in?

While Dr. Smitaben S. Patel is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Gastrostomy, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Smitaben S. Patel accept my insurance?

Dr. Smitaben S. Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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