Joseph W Smith, MD

Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Joseph W Smith is a Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in Lexington, KY with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: PAIN MANAGEMENT

(859) 252-6500Lexington, KY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across KY can see Joseph W Smith, MD in person in Lexington or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Louisville School of Medicine graduate since 2008, he brings 18+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 96% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 2 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation providers in KYSee all Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Lexington18+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 3937dNPPES updated 2015-08-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1721 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503-1428

Fax: (859) 252-3073
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

53%

Kentucky avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+47.9 pts)

53% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

98.5%

Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.7 pts)

Top 4% of reporting doctors in Kentucky

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

65

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

237

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,823

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $164k

Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
52%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+16%)48%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+4%)38%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)31%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.4k received from industry

18 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Joseph W Smith's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2008

    University of Louisville School of Medicine

  2. 18 years in practice

    Experienced

A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.

Taxonomy: 2081P2900X

Education & Training

University of Louisville School of Medicine (Class of 2008)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2550 Windy Hill Rd Se Suite 206, Marietta, GA 30067-8665

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Joseph W Smith

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph W Smith for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Lexington 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 Joseph W Smith

Dr. Smith is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lexington, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (859) 252-6500.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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