Robert Whitthorn Smith, MD
Robert Whitthorn Smith is a Family Medicine specialist based in Armuchee, GA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 32 years in family medicine, Robert Whitthorn Smith, MD is a long-established family medicine physician in Armuchee. Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (class of 1994), he has been practicing for over 32 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.45/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 28% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Uses generic medications more than 69% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 13% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2209dNPPES updated 2020-05-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5470 Martha Berry Hwy Ne, Armuchee, GA 30105-2302
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202377.45/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.02%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)
3.02% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.6%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in GeorgiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
414
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
772
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
14,796
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.40M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$687 received from industry
41 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 Robert Whitthorn Smith's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.39 / 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 · 1994
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Board certified · May 4, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Mailing address
221 Technology Pkwy Nw, Rome, GA 30165-1369
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Robert Whitthorn Smith
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Whitthorn Smith for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Armuchee 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 Robert Whitthorn Smith
NPI records show Dr. Smith as active with telehealth listed in Armuchee, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (706) 235-1156.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Robert Whitthorn Smith
Practice Location
5470 Martha Berry Hwy Ne, Armuchee, GA 30105-2302
Mailing Address
221 Technology Pkwy Nw, Rome, GA 30165-1369
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