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Desmond Smith MD635 W. East Avenue, Chico, CA 95926 map
As a geriatrician in Chico, Dr. Desmond Smith is trained to care for aging adults, who often require specialized treatment plans or procedures.
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recommendJUN 05, 2017 • Barbara T. in Orland, CA
Excellent Doc very thorough and percise. Friendly with a good sense of humor. When the medical tests came back he gave good understandable explainations on what was happening and why. He prescribed medications when needed always checking first on if it was working as it should by asking quedtions and taking a good look. Then modifing the dose if needed. He took me off medications that he throught I would do better without too! Even tho I was a bit affraid to go without it. He always thought of what was best for me. He took time with his patients and listened...not one to make you feel like 15 minutes and out heres a prescription! He was never so much in a rush as not to listen and thoughtfully think about what is going on with you health situation!! I love this guy!! Best Doc I have ever had since the family Doc that my kids grew up with, who is now retired. I recommend him to everyone I know!!
Desmond Smith MD
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Desmond E. Smith is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
635 W. East Avenue, Chico, CA 95926-7201
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Desmond Smith graduated from Mount Sinai School Of Medicine Of City University Of New York in 1979.
Dr. Smith has one office in California where he specializes in Geriatrics.
Specialty
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Geriatrics
Dr. Smith is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Smith is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Mount Sinai School Of Medicine Of City University Of New York
MD • 1979
Hospital Affiliations
- Oroville Hospital
Languages Spoken
- English
Dr. Smith's Medicare Fee‑for‑Service Data (2014)
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Smith, but only those who participate in Medicare.
Overview
- Doctor participates in Medicare?: Yes
- Number of HCPCS Codes: 41
- Number of Services: 667
- Medical Suppress Indicator: #
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Medical Services: 0
- Number of Medical Services: 0
- Number of Medicare Patients with Medical Services: 0
Medicare Patient Demographics
- Total Number of Medicare Patients: 113
- Average Age of Medicare Patients: 67
- Number of Patients Under Age 65: 43
- Number of Patients Age 65 to 74: 41
- Number of Patients Age 75 to 84: 18
- Number of Patients Over Age 84: 11
- Number of Female Patients : 61
- Number of Male Patients: 52
- Number of Non-Hispanic White Patients: 58
- Number of Black or African American Patients: 0
- Number of Asian Pacific Islander Patients: 0
- Number of Hispanic Patients: 0
- Number of American Indian/Alaska Native Patients: 0
- Number of Patients with Race Not Elsewhere Classified: 0
- Number of Patients with Medicare Only Entitlement: 68
- Number of Patients with Medicare & Medicaid Entitlement: 45
Medicare Patient Condition Demographics
- Percent of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: 0%
- Percent of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia: 0%
- Percent of Patients with Asthma: 13%
- Percent of Patients with Cancer: 0%
- Percent of Patients with Heart Failure: 29%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: 21%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 17%
- Percent of Patients with Depression: 22%
- Percent of Patients with Diabetes: 65%
- Percent of Patients with Hyperlipidemia: 49%
- Percent of Patients with Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): 75%
- Percent of Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: 30%
- Percent of Patients with Osteoporosis: 0%
- Percent of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis / Osteoarthritis: 32%
- Percent of Patients with Schizophrenia / Other Psychotic Disorders: 0%
- Percent of Patients with Stroke: 0%
Medicare Payments Data
- Total Submitted Charge Amount: $69,999.00
- Total Medicare Allowed Amount: $38,191.79
- Total Medicare Payment Amount: $26,264.35
- Total Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $28,966.80
- Total Medical Submitted Charge Amount: $0.00
- Total Medical Medicare Allowed Amount: $0.00
- Total Medical Medicare Payment Amount: $0.00
- Total Medical Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $0.00
Medicare Prescription Drug Data
- Drug Suppress Indicator: *
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Drug Services: 0
- Number of Drug Services: 0
- Number of Medicare Beneficiaries With Drug Services: 0
- Total Drug Submitted Charge Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Allowed Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Payment Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $0.00
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