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Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD

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(Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, M.D.)

(538 Ratings)

Specializes in: Electrodiagnostic Medicine and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

8240 Northcreek Drive Suite 2000
Cincinnati, OH 45236

(513) 246-2300

Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD is an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH specializing in electrodiagnostic medicine and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD is affiliated with TriHealth.

Office Locations

8240 Northcreek Drive Suite 2000
Cincinnati, OH 45236

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

neck X-ray

spinal procedures

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD had a list price for neck X-ray, spinal procedures, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. 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 Volume:

nerve conduction studies

In 2023, Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD performed more nerve conduction studies (NCS) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Top 25%

By Volume:

X-rays

By Affordability:

spine imaging

spine X-ray

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD performed more X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for spine imaging, and spine X-ray 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. Christine N. Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	29
diagnostic procedures	561
doctor visit	556
hospital care	91
injections	72
inpatient care	91
nursing home care	76
pain management	43
spinal procedures	35
X-rays	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, injections and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
diagnostic procedures	87
doctor visit	746
hip imaging	14
hospital care	200
injections	96
inpatient care	200
musculoskeletal imaging	14
pain management	69
spinal procedures	66
X-rays	80

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	61
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	33
diagnostic procedures	125
doctor visit	722
hip imaging	20
hospital care	166
injections	76
inpatient care	166
musculoskeletal imaging	20
pain management	43
spinal procedures	74
X-rays	94

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	85
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	57
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
diagnostic procedures	145
doctor visit	610
hospital care	206
injections	54
inpatient care	206
pain management	30
spinal procedures	80
X-rays	80

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	648

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	774
Black	162
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	420
From 75 to 84	256
85 and over	130
Less than 65	176

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
diagnostic procedures	151
doctor visit	558
hospital care	165
injections	59
inpatient care	165
pain management	31
spinal procedures	77
X-rays	77

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	54
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
diagnostic procedures	139
doctor visit	650
hospital care	198
injections	51
inpatient care	198
pain management	32
spinal procedures	100
X-rays	100

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	56
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2018 were diagnostic procedures, X-rays, spinal procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	23
diagnostic procedures	115
doctor visit	641
injections	47
pain management	24
spinal procedures	102
X-rays	102

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	29
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2019 were diagnostic procedures, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	137
doctor visit	613
spinal procedures	54
X-rays	54

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	27
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2020 were diagnostic procedures, X-rays, spinal procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
diagnostic procedures	123
doctor visit	496
injections	12
spinal procedures	79
X-rays	79

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	30
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2021 were diagnostic procedures, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	180
doctor visit	703
spinal procedures	131
X-rays	131

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	370
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	31
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2022 were diagnostic procedures, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	175
doctor visit	386
spinal procedures	72
X-rays	72

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2023 were diagnostic procedures, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	237
doctor visit	360
spinal procedures	93
X-rays	93

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	32
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD in 2023

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

aspiration	24
diagnostic procedures	181
doctor visit	586
hip imaging	17
hospital care	171
injections	58
inpatient care	171
musculoskeletal imaging	17
nursing home care	76
pain management	38
spinal procedures	80
X-rays	83

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Female	277
Male	143

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	60
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	341
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	42
75 to 84	125
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	205

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Education & Training

She completed residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | Other and has a state license in Ohio.

Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals (2008)

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | Other (2009)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

TriHealth

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 538 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christine N. Smith, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cincinnati, OH.

4.9

Overall Rating

(538 Ratings)

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-04

Patient verified via Press Ganey

The doctor took the time to listen attentively to my concerns, view my test results and fully explain my options while getting input as to my wishes. I could not recommend her more highly.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-03

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Smith is fantastic! She and her staff made sure I received excellent care. I walked away with a game plan to make my life better and help heal my back/neck area. I am thrilled.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Smith listens & works through my issues with me. She explains & gives next steps. I have recommended her to several people.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-05

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Doctor took a lot of time to understand my issues and I feel like she truly cares. Extremely knowledgeable

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-20

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Very much involved me in the discussion and ask me what my concerns were and address them

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-14

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Smith is superior with regards to complicated medical issues. I highly recommend her.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-05-16

Patient verified via Press Ganey

She was very helpful and showed care for the extra time I had to wait in the lobby.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-05

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Smith and her staff are wonderful and very caring!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-10

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Excellent

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Awesome

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$106 $106
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$103 Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $103
SI-Bone, Inc.	$89 iFuse Implant $89
Purdue Pharma L.P.	$42 BUTRANS $16	HYSINGLA ER $15	INTERMEZZO $11
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$40 COSENTYX $40
Other	$247 FORTEO $39	Prolia $28	XARELTO $25	Osteoarthritis of the knee $22	EUFLEXXA $21	Other $111

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$627

Biography

Dr. Christine Smith, who practices in Cincinnati, OH, is a medical specialist in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and electrodiagnostic medicine. Dr. Smith has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and then she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine. She is affiliated with TriHealth. She has an open panel in Cincinnati, OH according to Doctor.com.