David Bruce Smith, PA
David Bruce Smith is a Physician Assistant based in Danville, VA with over 50 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 50 years in medical, David Bruce Smith, PA is a long-established physician assistant in Danville. A Duke University School of Medicine graduate since 1976, he brings 50+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD.
Older · 5120dNPPES updated 2012-05-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
159 Executive Dr Suite F, Danville, VA 24541-4160
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better37%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-45.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
496
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
632
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,455
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.70M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
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 COPD.
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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+48%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — 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
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.0k received from industry
110 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 David Bruce Smith's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1976
Duke University School of Medicine
50 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Education & Training
Duke University School of Medicine (Class of 1976)
Virtual Medical Care With David Bruce Smith
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David Bruce Smith for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Danville 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 David Bruce Smith
Dr. Smith is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Danville, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (434) 792-4378.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David Bruce Smith
Practice Location
159 Executive Dr Suite F, Danville, VA 24541-4160
Mailing Address
159 Executive Dr Suite F, Danville, VA 24541-4160
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