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Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD

(Robert Kent Smitherman, MD)

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Baylor College of Medicine (1998)

4901 S Collins Street
Arlington, TX 76018

(817) 960-9134

Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD is an internist in Arlington, TX specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD is affiliated with Texas Health Resources.

Office Locations

4901 S Collins Street
Arlington, TX 76018

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD in 2024

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2024, Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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:

flu shot

In 2012, Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD performed more flu shot procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD treated as an internist in Arlington, TX during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	726
diabetes management	201
doctor visit	901
lab tests	1980
musculoskeletal imaging	70
preventive care	537
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19
skin procedures	19
thyroid function tests	473
vaccines	142
X-rays	70

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD treated as an internist in Arlington, TX during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	622
diabetes management	208
doctor visit	738
lab tests	2101
musculoskeletal imaging	35
preventive care	553
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
skin procedures	15
thyroid function tests	496
vaccines	115
X-rays	35

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD treated as an internist in Arlington, TX during 2014 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	633
diabetes management	291
doctor visit	733
lab tests	2805
musculoskeletal imaging	29
preventive care	713
thyroid function tests	571
vaccines	127
X-rays	29

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD treated as an internist in Arlington, TX during 2015 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	569
diabetes management	264
doctor visit	677
lab tests	2694
musculoskeletal imaging	11
preventive care	747
thyroid function tests	535
vaccines	214
X-rays	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	528
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD treated as an internist in Arlington, TX during 2016 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	548
cardiac procedures	11
diabetes management	289
doctor visit	633
lab tests	2754
preventive care	715
thyroid function tests	536
vaccines	128

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD treated as an internist in Arlington, TX during 2017 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	473
diabetes management	250
doctor visit	576
lab tests	2267
preventive care	585
thyroid function tests	466
vaccines	74

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	20
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD treated as an internist in Arlington, TX during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	504
cardiac procedures	13
diabetes management	274
doctor visit	576
lab tests	2368
preventive care	670
thyroid function tests	449
vaccines	93

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD treated as an internist in Arlington, TX during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	506
diabetes management	320
doctor visit	603
lab tests	2597
preventive care	672
thyroid function tests	494
vaccines	58

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD treated as an internist in Arlington, TX during 2020 were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	434
diabetes management	282
doctor visit	488
lab tests	2284
preventive care	555
thyroid function tests	459

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD treated as an internist in Arlington, TX during 2021 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	413
diabetes management	270
doctor visit	486
lab tests	2105
preventive care	546
thyroid function tests	402

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	398
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	346

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	24
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD treated as an internist in Arlington, TX during 2023 were preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	33
doctor visit	646
preventive care	61
vaccines	61

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD treated as an internist in Arlington, TX during 2024 were preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	31
doctor visit	855
preventive care	80
vaccines	61

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD treated as an internist in Arlington, TX were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and blood draw.

blood draw	457
cardiac procedures	12
diabetes management	264
doctor visit	635
lab tests	2395
musculoskeletal imaging	36
preventive care	536
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17
skin procedures	17
thyroid function tests	488
vaccines	107
X-rays	36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD.

**Gender**
Female	164
Male	116

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	256
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
85 and over	1
75 to 84	100
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	125

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	11
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1998. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (1998)

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (2001)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Texas Health Resources

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,194 FARXIGA $849	BREZTRI $79	AIRSUPRA $67	SYMBICORT $41	BYDUREON PEN $39	Other $120
Novo Nordisk Inc	$1,001 RYBELSUS $214	Ozempic $164	Tresiba $158	Wegovy $88	Victoza $49	Other $328
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$736 TOUJEO $526	LANTUS $80	APIDRA $39	SOLIQUA $36	TZIELD $22	Other $32
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$570 XARELTO $305	INVOKANA $223	INVOKAMET $27	$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$543 JANUMET XR $231	BELSOMRA $104	PNEUMOVAX 23 $41	JANUVIA $41	GARDASIL9 $34	Other $91
Other	$3,734 JARDIANCE $257	MOUNJARO $241	ELIQUIS $237	Repatha $128	SHINGRIX $115	Other $2,755

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,646
Education	$130

Biography

Dr. Robert Smitherman is professionally affiliated with Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. Dr. Smitherman is a graduate of Baylor College of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Smitherman completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Kent Smitherman, MD From 2012 - 2024

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