Christopher B Smith, MD
Christopher B Smith is a Family Medicine specialist based in Missoula, MT with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Christopher B Smith, MD practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Missoula, MT. He graduated from University of California, Geffen School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 41% of reporting doctors in Montana
- Uses generic medications more than 61% of reporting doctors in Montana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1790dNPPES updated 2021-06-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Montana Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
500 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802-4008
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 = better3.36%
Montana avg: 7.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Montana3.36% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.9%
Montana avg: 85 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MontanaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
369
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
419
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,387
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $410k
Percentile rankings compared against 214 reporting peers in Montana.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$343 received from industry
20 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 Christopher B Smith's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
David Geffen School of Medicine at Ucla
Board certified · Jun 27, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
Po Box 7609, Missoula, MT 59807-7609
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Christopher B Smith
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher B Smith for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Missoula 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 Christopher B Smith
Dr. Smith is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Missoula, MT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (406) 721-5600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
500 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802-4008
Mailing Address
Po Box 7609, Missoula, MT 59807-7609
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