Richard Hunt Smith, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Richard Hunt Smith is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Lakewood, CO with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 47 years in psychiatry & neurology, Richard Hunt Smith, MD is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Lakewood. With 47+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Lakewood area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, stroke, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 88.23/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 33% of MIPS-scored doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1360dNPPES updated 2022-09-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
11750 W 2nd Pl Medical Plaza 1, Suite 255, Lakewood, CO 80228-1575
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202388.23/100
Colorado avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better62.07%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+57 pts)
62.07% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
112
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescriptions Written
29
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
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, Stroke / TIA, and High Cholesterol.
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
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+59%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$15 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Richard Hunt Smith's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 1, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390328
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Hunt Smith for blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations, cholesterol management — no travel to Lakewood 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 Richard Hunt Smith
Dr. Smith is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lakewood, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (720) 321-8040.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard Hunt Smith
Practice Location
11750 W 2nd Pl Medical Plaza 1, Suite 255, Lakewood, CO 80228-1575
Mailing Address
11750 W 2nd Pl Medical Plaza 1, Suite 255, Lakewood, CO 80228-1575
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