William Lee Smits, M.D.
William Lee Smits is an Allergy & Immunology specialist based in Fort Wayne, IN with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PULMONARY DISEASE
With over 37 years in allergy & immunology, William Lee Smits, M.D. is a long-established allergy & immunology specialist in Fort Wayne. A University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine graduate since 1989, he brings 37+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with asthma, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 87.96/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 64% of MIPS-scored doctors in Indiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
7222 Engle Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804-2222
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Indiana.
MIPS Score
202387.96/100
Indiana avg: 80.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in IndianaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
631
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
1,052
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
9,440
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.14M
Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.
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 Asthma, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+62%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$28.2k received from industry
184 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 William Lee Smits's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.
Taxonomy: 207K00000X
Education & Training
University of Hawaii John a. Burns School of Medicine (Class of 1989)
Virtual Allergy & Immunology Care With William Lee Smits
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with William Lee Smits for asthma reviews, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Fort Wayne 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 Lee Smits
NPI records show Dr. Smits as active with telehealth listed in Fort Wayne, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (260) 432-5005.
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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Contact William Lee Smits
Practice Location
7222 Engle Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804-2222
Mailing Address
7222 Engle Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804-2222
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