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Dr. Richard Smith, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
4.2 (16)
Map Pin Small Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Smith, MD

Dr. Richard Smith, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN. They specialize in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, has 40 years of experience. They graduated from University of Tn Health Sci Center and is affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Smith an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Smith works at Practice in Knoxville, TN. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Smith's Office Locations

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    1926 Alcoa Hwy Ste 210, Knoxville, TN 37920 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 546-2663

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  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

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    • Aetna
    • Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union
    • American Republic
    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    • Anthem
    • Assurant Health
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
    • Bluegrass Family Health
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    • Cigna
    • Commercial Insurance Company
    • Coventry Health Care
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Golden Rule
    • Health Net
    • HealthSmart
    • Humana
    • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
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    • Medical Mutual of Ohio
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
    • POMCO Group
    • Priority Health
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    • Wells Fargo Insurance

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    4.2
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    About Dr. Richard Smith, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1710954789
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • University of Florida-Jacksonville
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Tn Health Sci Center
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Tennessee, Knoxville
    Undergraduate School

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Richard Smith, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Smith is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Smith has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Smith. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Smith.

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