Robert L Smith, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

Robert L Smith is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Plano, TX with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: CARDIAC SURGERY, GENERAL SURGERY

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 26 years in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery), Robert L Smith, MD is a long-established thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) specialist in Plano. Trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (class of 2000), he has been practicing for over 26 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart.

1 of 53 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in TXSee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Plano26+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 5405dNPPES updated 2011-08-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4708 Alliance Blvd Bldg 1, Suite 700, Plano, TX 75093-5340

Fax: (972) 596-7078
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

87

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

13

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

25

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $160

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, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Ischemic Heart Disease
75%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Atrial Fibrillation
62%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

Heart Failure
61%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Arthritis
51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Chronic Kidney Disease
34%

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

Diabetes
23%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$3.4k received from industry

36 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Robert L 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 · 2000

    Ut Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine

  2. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (Class of 2000)

Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Robert L Smith

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Robert L Smith for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Plano 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 L Smith

Dr. Smith is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Plano, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (972) 596-6676.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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