William R Schmitt, MD
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.
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).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
217 W Cataldo Ave Fl 2, Spokane, WA 99201-2217
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better25%
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 volumePrescription 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.
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.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$82 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 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.
Graduated medical school · 2008
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Board certified · Nov 28, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
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)
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact William R Schmitt
Practice Location
217 W Cataldo Ave Fl 2, Spokane, WA 99201-2217
Mailing Address
Po Box 421, Liberty Lake, WA 99019-0421
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