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Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD

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Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

University of Florida College of Medicine (1985)

4300 W. Main Suite 403
Dothan, AL 36305

(334) 793-4788

Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD is an otolaryngologist in Dothan, AL specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD is affiliated with Medical Center Enterprise, Flower Hospital and DOTHAN ENT ASSOCIATES, P.C..

Office Locations

4300 W. Main Suite 403
Dothan, AL 36305

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

endoscopic maxillary antrostomy

maxillary antrostomy

maxillofacial CT scan

In 2023, Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD had a list price for endoscopic maxillary antrostomy, maxillary antrostomy, and maxillofacial (jaw/face) CT scan that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Alabama. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

CT scan

In 2023, Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD had a list price for CT scan that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Alabama. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic procedures

endoscopic surgery

endoscopy

maxillofacial CT scan

By Affordability:

immittance testing

tympanometry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD performed more diagnostic procedures, endoscopic surgery, endoscopy, and maxillofacial (jaw/face) CT scan procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for immittance testing, and tympanometry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Dothan, AL during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, ear procedures, nose surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	45
diagnostic procedures	159
doctor visit	1088
ear procedures	198
excision	77
gynecologic procedures	45
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	158
minimally invasive procedures	302
nose surgery	193
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	45
submucous resection (SMR)	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Dothan, AL during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, ear procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	26
diagnostic procedures	122
doctor visit	1103
ear procedures	153
excision	39
gynecologic procedures	26
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	133
minimally invasive procedures	217
nose surgery	117
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	26
submucous resection (SMR)	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	677
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	351
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	79
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Dothan, AL during 2014 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	23
diagnostic procedures	91
doctor visit	1156
ear procedures	235
excision	23
gynecologic procedures	23
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	132
minimally invasive procedures	170
nose surgery	71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23
submucous resection (SMR)	17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	411
Female	532

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	791
Black	140
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	422
From 75 to 84	277
85 and over	100
Less than 65	144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Dothan, AL during 2015 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	31
diagnostic procedures	201
doctor visit	1144
ear procedures	323
excision	46
gynecologic procedures	31
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	140
minimally invasive procedures	237
nose surgery	112
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	31

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	856
Female	1000

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1592
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	848
From 75 to 84	514
85 and over	180
Less than 65	314

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Dothan, AL during 2016 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	33
diagnostic procedures	500
doctor visit	1016
ear procedures	540
excision	48
gynecologic procedures	33
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	134
minimally invasive procedures	202
nose surgery	93
nosebleed treatment	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	33
submucous resection (SMR)	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	479
Female	634

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	989
Black	112
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	476
From 75 to 84	354
85 and over	154
Less than 65	129

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Dothan, AL during 2017 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	36
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
diagnostic procedures	429
doctor visit	926
ear procedures	446
excision	17
gynecologic procedures	17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	74
minimally invasive procedures	117
nose surgery	73
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17
submucous resection (SMR)	11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	570

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	851
Black	86
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	392
From 75 to 84	295
85 and over	151
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Dothan, AL during 2018 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	27
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
diagnostic procedures	425
doctor visit	830
ear procedures	449
excision	28
gynecologic procedures	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	83
minimally invasive procedures	123
nose surgery	51
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	365
Female	510

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	791
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	381
From 75 to 84	291
85 and over	107
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Dothan, AL during 2019 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	30
diagnostic procedures	529
doctor visit	811
ear procedures	531
excision	49
gynecologic procedures	30
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	90
minimally invasive procedures	171
nose surgery	105
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	30
submucous resection (SMR)	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	473

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	771
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	343
From 75 to 84	291
85 and over	130
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Dothan, AL during 2020 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	31
diagnostic procedures	383
doctor visit	671
ear procedures	408
excision	48
gynecologic procedures	31
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	49
minimally invasive procedures	149
nose surgery	130
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	31
submucous resection (SMR)	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	608
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	245
85 and over	96
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Dothan, AL during 2021 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	47
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	20
diagnostic procedures	457
doctor visit	907
ear procedures	600
excision	20
gynecologic procedures	20
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	50
minimally invasive procedures	70
nose surgery	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	342
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	729
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	305
85 and over	128
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Dothan, AL during 2022 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	47
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	20
diagnostic procedures	294
doctor visit	898
ear procedures	397
excision	20
gynecologic procedures	20
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	84
minimally invasive procedures	116
nose surgery	43
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	382

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	592
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	98
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Dothan, AL were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

CT scan	39
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	26
diagnostic procedures	326
doctor visit	959
ear procedures	389
excision	37
gynecologic procedures	26
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	102
minimally invasive procedures	170
nose surgery	92
nosebleed treatment	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	26
submucous resection (SMR)	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	372
Female	485

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	49
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	762
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	277
85 and over	111
Less than 65	104
65 to 74	365

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1985. He completed residency at St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology and has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine (1985)

Residency: St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Medical Center Enterprise

Flower Hospital

DOTHAN ENT ASSOCIATES, P.C.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joe Frank Smith, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$422 ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $292	XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $104	ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM $27
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$91 Propel $52	SINUVA $39
Entellus Medical, Inc.	$87 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $87
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.	$61 Inspire $61
Medtronic, Inc.	$38 Propel $22	StealthStation $16
Other	$169 DUPIXENT $43	TruDi $34	Xhance $32	EpiPen $17	Otovel $14	Other $29

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$868

Biography

Dr. Joe Smith's medical specialty is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with St. Louis University (SLU), Dr. Smith attended the University of Florida College of Medicine for medical school. His professional affiliations include Medical Center Enterprise and Flower Hospital.

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