Doug Henry Smathers, M.D.
Doug Henry Smathers is a Family Medicine specialist based in Puyallup, WA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across WA can see Doug Henry Smathers, M.D. in person in Puyallup or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Meharry Medical College School of Medicine graduate since 1998, he brings 28+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
16515 Meridian E Suite 104a, Puyallup, WA 98375-6251
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.49%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.4 pts)
6.49% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.6%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.8 pts)
Better than 79% of reporting doctors in WashingtonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
226
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
454
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,898
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $294k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$12 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Doug Henry Smathers's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
28 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
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine (Class of 1998)
Mailing address
16515 Meridian E #104a, Puyallup, WA 98375
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Doug Henry Smathers
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Doug Henry Smathers for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Puyallup 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 Doug Henry Smathers
NPI records show Dr. Smathers as active with telehealth listed in Puyallup, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (253) 697-3030.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Doug Henry Smathers
Practice Location
16515 Meridian E Suite 104a, Puyallup, WA 98375-6251
Mailing Address
16515 Meridian E #104a, Puyallup, WA 98375
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