Brenda Ann Smith, APRN

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Brenda Ann Smith is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Independence, KY with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(859) 663-8670Independence, KY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across KY can see Brenda Ann Smith, APRN in person in Independence or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 6+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and hypertension (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 293 Nurse Practitioner providers in KYSee all Nurse Practitioner in Independence6+ years experienceNPI since 2020

Older · 355dNPPES updated 2025-06-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure

Contact & Location

Practice Location

10189 Chestnut Oak Dr, Independence, KY 41051-8805

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

95.5%

Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.7 pts)

Better than 88% of reporting doctors in Kentucky

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

Medicare Patients

34

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

100

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,727

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $148k

Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.

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
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+42%)74%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+4%)53%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Bipolar Disorder
47%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$355 received from industry

11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Brenda Ann Smith's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.49 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jun 1, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 6 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPsychiatric/Mental Health in IndependencePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LP0808X

Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Brenda Ann Smith

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Brenda Ann Smith for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Independence 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 Brenda Ann Smith

Dr. Smith is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Independence, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (859) 663-8670.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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