Cindy Firkins Smith, MD
Cindy Firkins Smith is a Dermatology specialist based in St Louis Park, MN with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MN can see Cindy Firkins Smith, MD in person in St Louis Park or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School (class of 1986), she has been practicing for over 40 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 72% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 346dNPPES updated 2025-06-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3800 Park Nicollet Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416-2527
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.9%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.1 pts)
Better than 72% of reporting doctors in MinnesotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
256
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
145
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
430
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $237k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 1986
University of Minnesota Medical School
Board certified · Jun 10, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Taxonomy: 207N00000X
Education & Training
University of Minnesota Medical School (Class of 1986)
Mailing address
8170 33rd Ave S # Ms 21110q, Bloomington, MN 55425-4516
Differs from practice location
Virtual Dermatology Care With Cindy Firkins Smith
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cindy Firkins Smith for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to St Louis Park 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 Cindy Firkins Smith
Dr. Smith is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in St Louis Park, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (952) 993-3123.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Cindy Firkins Smith
Practice Location
3800 Park Nicollet Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416-2527
Mailing Address
8170 33rd Ave S # Ms 21110q, Bloomington, MN 55425-4516
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