Bryan Luke Smelser
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Bryan Luke Smelser has been part of the Bessemer medical community since 2013 in group practice. Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine (class of 2013), he has been practicing for over 13 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 96.25/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Federal MIPS score higher than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1826dNPPES updated 2021-05-06 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
985 9th Ave Sw Ste 405, Bessemer, AL 35022-7809
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 83% of doctors in Alabama on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202396.25/100
Alabama avg: 81.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.7 pts)
Better than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in AlabamaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93%
Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.2 pts)
Better than 80% of reporting doctors in AlabamaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
113
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
193
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
959
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $345k
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
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.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$140 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 Bryan Luke Smelser's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
Board certified · May 5, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
13 years in practice
Established
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine (Class of 2013)
Mailing address
Po Box 55310, Birmingham, AL 35255-5310
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 021305
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Bryan Luke Smelser for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bessemer 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 Bryan Luke Smelser
NPI records show Dr. Smelser as active with telehealth listed in Bessemer, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (205) 481-8490.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Bryan Luke Smelser
Practice Location
985 9th Ave Sw Ste 405, Bessemer, AL 35022-7809
Mailing Address
Po Box 55310, Birmingham, AL 35255-5310
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