Question 1

How do I know these orthopaedic surgeons accept HealthSmart?

Accepted Answer

Each profile on this page lists HealthSmart among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Question 2

What HealthSmart plans do these orthopaedic surgeons accept?

Accepted Answer

Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact HealthSmart plans they've published as accepted.

Question 3

What should I look for when picking a orthopaedic surgeon that takes HealthSmart?

Accepted Answer

Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, and Hand & Upper Extremity. Then verify the specific HealthSmart plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.

Question 4

Are these orthopaedic surgeons accepting new patients?

Accepted Answer

Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.

Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting HealthSmart in Bradenton, FL

Arthur Valadie, MD

Steven Schafer, MD

David Cashen, MD

Avinash Kumar, MD

Alan Valadie, MD

Sara Simmons, M.D.

Robert Otte, M.D.

Daniel Lamar, MD

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