Dr. Stuart Eldridge Smith
Dr. Stuart E. Smith
Last updated: Jul 9, 2025

Dr. Stuart E. Smith

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 31 years
  • Graduated from: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1990
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1790786887

Dr. Stuart E. Smith M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon

He is located at 8 City Boulevard Ste. 300 in Nashville, TN 37209. Can help patients with the following: Bone Spurs, Herniated Disc, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS), Rotator Cuff Tear, Spondylosis, Tennis Elbow. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790786887. Appointment can be made via the phone number (615) 329-6600. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://healthcare.ascension.org/doctors/1790786887/stuart-e-smith-nashville-tn. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 3 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Stuart Eldridge Smith, being an orthopedic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Stuart E. Smith.

  • ACL Tear
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Arthritis
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Back Pain
  • Baker's Cyst
  • Bone Spurs
  • Broken Bone
  • Bunions
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Dislocated Ankle
  • Dislocated Shoulder
  • Elbow Pain
  • Frostbite
  • Hammer Toe
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Replacement
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
  • Impingement Syndrome
  • Ingrown Toenail
  • Joint Fluid Extraction
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Replacement
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Kyphosis
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Metatarsal Surgery
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Separated Shoulder
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Spondylosis
  • Sprained Ankle
  • Sprained Wrist
  • Stress Fracture
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Trigger Finger
  • Whiplash
  • Wrist Surgery

Procedures Performed by Dr. Stuart E. Smith

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Stuart E. Smith as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

Network data as of Aug 25, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 12 plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
BlueCross B15E $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Bronze Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross B16E $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Expanded Bronze Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Expanded Bronze Blue Network S Accepting new patients
BlueCross B17E $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® + Adult Dental (8 plan variants) EPO · Bronze Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross B19E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Expanded Bronze Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross G08E $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) EPO · Gold Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) EPO · Gold Blue Network S Accepting new patients
BlueCross S26E $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network S Accepting new patients
BlueCross S27E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross S29E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® + Adult Dental (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network E Accepting new patients
BlueCross S34E $45 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) EPO · Silver Blue Network E Accepting new patients

Cigna Healthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Connect Bronze 7500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze 8500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze CMS Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold CMS Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 4500 Indiv Med Deductible EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver CMS Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Oscar Insurance Company

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 15 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
Oscar Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Diabetes EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Elite EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Stuart E. Smith is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Stuart E. Smith is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .

Bills through: Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance Pa

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Studies

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1990

Other ways to reach out

  • Website: https://healthcare.ascension.org/doctors/1790786887/stuart-e-smith-nashville-tn

Affiliated practices

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance PA
8 City Boulevard
Nashville, 37209 TN
(615) 329-6600
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance PA
8 City Boulevard
Nashville, 37209 TN
(615) 329-6600

Affiliated hospitals

SAINT THOMAS WEST HOSPITAL
4220 HARDING RD, PO BOX 380
NASHVILLE, 37205 TN
(615) 222-2111
SAINT THOMAS MIDTOWN HOSPITAL
2000 CHURCH ST
NASHVILLE, 37236 TN
(615) 284-5555
SAINT THOMAS HOSPITAL FOR SPINAL SURGERY
2011 MURPHY AVENUE
NASHVILLE, 37203 TN
(615) 515-8200

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Questions & Answers

What conditions does Dr. Stuart Eldridge Smith treat?

Dr. Stuart Eldridge Smith provides treatment for Bone Spurs, Herniated Disc, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS), Rotator Cuff Tear, Spondylosis, Tennis Elbow. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Stuart Eldridge Smith?

Dr. Stuart Eldridge Smith's office is located at 8 City Boulevard Ste. 300 in Nashville, TN 37209.

Does Dr. Stuart Eldridge Smith accept insurance?

Dr. Stuart Eldridge Smith is listed in-network for 37 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company. See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Does Dr. Stuart Eldridge Smith have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Stuart Eldridge Smith is affiliated with Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance PA. For the full list of practices see this list.

Has Dr. Stuart Eldridge Smith affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Stuart Eldridge Smith is affiliated with SAINT THOMAS WEST HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.