Anthony Robert Smartnick, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Anthony Robert Smartnick is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Akron, OH with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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With over 40 years in psychiatry & neurology, Anthony Robert Smartnick, MD is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Akron. Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine (class of 1986), he has been practicing for over 40 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and hypertension (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 42% of reporting doctors in Ohio
  • Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Ohio
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 357 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in OHSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Akron40+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 3719dNPPES updated 2016-03-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1 Akron General Ave 4th Floor - Acc, Akron, OH 44307-2432

Fax: (330) 996-2943
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.7%

Ohio avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Ohio

0.7% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93.5%

Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)

Better than 82% of reporting doctors in Ohio

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

73

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

158

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,148

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $215k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+34%)66%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+6%)55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

ADHD
29%

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1986

    Georgetown University School of Medicine

  2. 40 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 1986)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Anthony Robert Smartnick

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Anthony Robert Smartnick for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Akron required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Anthony Robert Smartnick

Dr. Smartnick is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Akron, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (330) 344-6525.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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