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Herbert C. Smitherman, MD

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About Dr. Smitherman

Herbert C. Smitherman, MD is a healthcare provider in Detroit, MI specializing in internal medicine. Herbert trained at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, graduating in 1987. Medicare claims data shows Herbert provided 3,397 services to 582 patients. The services billed most often include management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes, complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month, and management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1518905637.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Internal Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

MI licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 4301055589As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1518905637Issued 2006

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Smitherman's specialty?

Dr. Smitherman is an internist in Detroit, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Smitherman?

Dr. Smitherman is listed at 4201 St. Antoine, 9D Health Centers Detroit Medical Group, Detroit, MI 48201. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Smitherman?

The number on file is (313) 966-5187. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Smitherman?

Dr. Smitherman's National Provider Identifier is 1518905637. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Smitherman's medical education?

Dr. Smitherman attended University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Smitherman have?

Dr. Smitherman has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Smitherman known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Smitherman the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Smitherman. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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