William R Schmitt, MD

Otology & Neurotology

Otolaryngology

William R Schmitt is an Otology & Neurotology specialist based in Spokane, WA with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(509) 624-2326Spokane, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

William R Schmitt, MD has been part of the Spokane medical community since 2008 in group practice. Trained at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (class of 2008), he has been practicing for over 18 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 5 Otolaryngology providers in WASee all Otolaryngology in Spokane18+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 1272dNPPES updated 2022-11-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

217 W Cataldo Ave Fl 2, Spokane, WA 99201-2217

Fax: (509) 744-3040
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

25%

Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+19.9 pts)

25% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

371

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

91

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

188

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $5k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-8%)62%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-10%)60%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
21%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$82 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to William R Schmitt'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 · 2008

    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

  2. Board certified · Nov 28, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 18 years in practice

    Experienced

OtolaryngologyOtology & Neurotology in SpokaneAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An otolaryngologist who treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including disorders of hearing and balance. The additional training in otology and neurotology emphasizes the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, pathology, genetics, immunology, microbiology and the etiology of diseases of the ear and temporal bone.

Taxonomy: 207YX0901X

Education & Training

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (Class of 2008)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 421, Liberty Lake, WA 99019-0421

Differs from practice location

Virtual Otology & Neurotology Care With William R Schmitt

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

Schedule a virtual visit with William R Schmitt for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Spokane 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 William R Schmitt

NPI records show Dr. Schmitt as active with telehealth listed in Spokane, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (509) 624-2326.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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