Sumer A Phillips, MD
Sumer A Phillips is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Fort Smith, AR with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 42 years in internal medicine, Sumer a Phillips, MD is a long-established internist in Fort Smith. Trained at University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine (class of 1984), she has been practicing for over 42 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 49% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Uses generic medications more than 16% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3917dNPPES updated 2015-09-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arkansas State Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
6801 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903-4067
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.15%
Arkansas avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Arkansas1.15% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.2%
Arkansas avg: 85.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
387
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
505
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
9,549
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $969k
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 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 (-2%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$501 received from industry
29 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 Sumer a Phillips's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1984
University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine (Class of 1984)
Mailing address
Po Box 3528, Fort Smith, AR 72913-3528
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 144010
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Sumer a Phillips
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sumer a Phillips for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fort Smith 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 Sumer a Phillips
NPI records show Dr. Phillips as active with telehealth listed in Fort Smith, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (479) 274-4100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
6801 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903-4067
Mailing Address
Po Box 3528, Fort Smith, AR 72913-3528
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