Smitha James Thomas, M.D
Smitha James Thomas is a Family Medicine specialist based in Conway, AR with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Smitha James Thomas, M.D has been part of the Conway medical community since 2006 in independent practice. With 28+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Conway area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart. CMS MIPS quality score: 96.42/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 55% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Uses generic medications more than 44% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 90% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arkansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2816dNPPES updated 2018-09-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arkansas State Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 90% of doctors in Arkansas on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202396.42/100
Arkansas avg: 79.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.8 pts)
Top 10% of MIPS-scored doctors in ArkansasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.56%
Arkansas avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Arkansas0.56% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.3%
Arkansas avg: 85.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ArkansasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
318
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
400
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
9,146
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $676k
Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$38 received from industry
2 transactions 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 Smitha James Thomas's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
28 years in practice
Experienced
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
Mailing address
650 United Dr Ste 130, Conway, AR 72032-7826
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 144040
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Smitha James Thomas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Smitha James Thomas for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Conway 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 Smitha James Thomas
Dr. Thomas is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Conway, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (501) 499-9444.
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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Practice Location
650 United Dr Ste 130, Conway, AR 72032
Mailing Address
650 United Dr Ste 130, Conway, AR 72032-7826
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