Peter John Smit, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Also practices: THORACIC SURGERY
Peter John Smit, M.D. has practiced thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) for 16+ years, working in group practice. A State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine graduate since 2010, he brings 16+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and cancer.
Older · 2851dNPPES updated 2018-07-16 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Wake Forest Baptist Hospital Medical Center Boulevard, Winston Salem, NC 27157
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
55
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
19
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
31
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $424
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 Cancer.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.3k received from industry
7 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 Peter John Smit's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.35 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2010
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo
16 years in practice
Experienced
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 2010)
Mailing address
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Boulevard, Winston Salem, NC 27157-0001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Peter John Smit
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Peter John Smit for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to Winston Salem 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 Peter John Smit
Dr. Smit is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Winston Salem, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (336) 716-5222.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Wake Forest Baptist Hospital Medical Center Boulevard, Winston Salem, NC 27157
Mailing Address
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Boulevard, Winston Salem, NC 27157-0001
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