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Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (1970)

527 N 6th Street
Blytheville, AR 72315

(870) 763-4541

Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Blytheville, AR specializing in family medicine. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1970 and has 56 years of experience. Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Health Care and Baptist Medical Group.

Office Locations

527 N 6th Street
Blytheville, AR 72315

(870) 763-4541

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD in 2024

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2024, Dr. Ronald D. Smith, 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 95% of providers in related specialties within Arkansas. 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:

blood draw

phlebotomy for lab tests

urinalysis

In 2024, Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD performed more blood draw, phlebotomy for lab tests, and urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Arkansas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Blytheville, AR during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	832
diabetes management	304
doctor visit	1664
ear procedures	11
hip imaging	14
hospital care	121
inpatient care	121
lab tests	1530
musculoskeletal imaging	128
preventive care	444
spinal procedures	23
thoracic (chest) imaging	435
vaccines	119
X-rays	586

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Blytheville, AR during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	977
diabetes management	297
doctor visit	2165
ear procedures	16
hip imaging	19
hospital care	162
inpatient care	128
lab tests	2461
musculoskeletal imaging	70
outpatient care	34
preventive care	847
spinal procedures	30
thoracic (chest) imaging	498
vaccines	178
X-rays	598

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	64
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Blytheville, AR during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	986
diabetes management	281
doctor visit	1864
ear procedures	25
hospital care	89
inpatient care	77
lab tests	2208
musculoskeletal imaging	34
outpatient care	12
preventive care	782
spinal procedures	17
thoracic (chest) imaging	520
vaccines	180
X-rays	571

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	477
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	69
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Blytheville, AR during 2015 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	532
diabetes management	230
doctor visit	1662
ear procedures	17
hip imaging	12
lab tests	1923
musculoskeletal imaging	35
preventive care	696
spinal procedures	13
thoracic (chest) imaging	444
vaccines	140
X-rays	492

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	454
Female	534

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	868
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	452
From 75 to 84	338
85 and over	118
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	24
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Blytheville, AR during 2016 were lab tests, preventive care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	214
doctor visit	1663
ear procedures	11
lab tests	1689
musculoskeletal imaging	29
preventive care	643
spinal procedures	11
thoracic (chest) imaging	403
vaccines	170
X-rays	443

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	424
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	53
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Blytheville, AR during 2017 were lab tests, preventive care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	68
diabetes management	211
doctor visit	1685
ear procedures	21
lab tests	1635
musculoskeletal imaging	87
preventive care	573
spinal procedures	16
thoracic (chest) imaging	400
vaccines	151
X-rays	503

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	234

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	48
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Blytheville, AR during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	84
diabetes management	268
doctor visit	1656
ear procedures	12
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
lab tests	1987
musculoskeletal imaging	158
preventive care	676
spinal procedures	17
vaccines	151
X-rays	175

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	54
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Blytheville, AR during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	36
diabetes management	238
doctor visit	1362
ear procedures	15
lab tests	1607
musculoskeletal imaging	153
preventive care	384
X-rays	153

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	57
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Blytheville, AR during 2020 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	193
diabetes management	229
doctor visit	1330
lab tests	1386
musculoskeletal imaging	98
preventive care	242
X-rays	98

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	202

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	53
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Blytheville, AR during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	536
diabetes management	161
doctor visit	1243
ear procedures	19
lab tests	1153
musculoskeletal imaging	101
preventive care	241
X-rays	101

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	59
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Blytheville, AR during 2022 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	780
diabetes management	29
doctor visit	1242
lab tests	573
musculoskeletal imaging	80
preventive care	125
X-rays	80

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	177

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	54
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Blytheville, AR during 2023 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	709
diabetes management	25
doctor visit	1020
lab tests	421
musculoskeletal imaging	21
preventive care	25
X-rays	21

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	146

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	52
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Blytheville, AR during 2024 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	683
diabetes management	20
doctor visit	935
lab tests	323
preventive care	20

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Blytheville, AR were lab tests, blood draw, thoracic (chest) imaging and preventive care.

blood draw	534
diabetes management	192
doctor visit	1499
ear procedures	16
hip imaging	15
hospital care	100
inpatient care	89
lab tests	1453
musculoskeletal imaging	82
outpatient care	23
preventive care	438
spinal procedures	18
thoracic (chest) imaging	450
vaccines	155
X-rays	318

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	379
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	150
85 and over	52
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	192

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	12
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1970. He has a state license in Arkansas.

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (1970)

Licensed In: Arkansas

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Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ronald D. Smith, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Blytheville, AR.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$967 CoreValve Evolut $967
FOREST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$211 LINZESS $131	DALIRESP $46	VIIBRYD $33	NAMENDA XR $1
Novo Nordisk Inc	$133 Victoza $35	Levemir $14	Tresiba $13	$71
Medtronic, Inc.	$127 Signia $127
Davol Inc.	$125 Progel $125
Other	$379 VIBERZI $93	EUFLEXXA $76	ELIQUIS $61	INVOKANA $24	Repatha $22	Other $102

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,098
Travel and Lodging	$831
Education	$12

Biography

Dr. Ronald Smith's specialty is family medicine. He graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Baptist Memorial Health Care. Dr. Smith has a closed panel according to Baptist Memorial Health Care.

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