Sarah Kendall Smith, MD

Critical Care Medicine

Anesthesiology

Sarah Kendall Smith is a Critical Care Medicine specialist based in Saint Louis, MO with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY

(800) 862-9980Saint Louis, MO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MO can see Sarah Kendall Smith, MD in person in Saint Louis or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) graduate since 2013, she brings 13+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 79.29/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 34% of MIPS-scored doctors in Missouri
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 14 Anesthesiology providers in MOSee all Anesthesiology in Saint Louis13+ years experienceNPI since 2013

Older · 403dNPPES updated 2025-04-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz Dept Anesthesiology, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1003

Fax: (314) 362-1185
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

79.29/100

Missouri avg: 81.2 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

20

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.

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 Arthritis.

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+21%)70%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
70%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+43%)65%

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

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+33%)65%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+26%)60%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+30%)60%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2013

    University of Kansas School of Medicine

  2. 13 years in practice

    Established

AnesthesiologyCritical Care Medicine in Saint LouisAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Taxonomy: 207LC0200X

Education & Training

University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (Class of 2013)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 7412011, Chicago, IL 60674-2011

Differs from practice location

Virtual Critical Care Medicine Care With Sarah Kendall Smith

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Sarah Kendall Smith for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Saint Louis 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 Sarah Kendall Smith

Dr. Smith is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Saint Louis, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 862-9980.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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