Herbert Smitherman, MD
NPI 1518905637 · Internal Medicine Physician · Detroit, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Herbert Smitherman, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Detroit, MI (NPI 1518905637).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518905637
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301055589 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,397 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes99458 | 1,321 | $39 |
| Complex Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, First 60 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99487 | 725 | $134 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 652 | $49 |
| Complex Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Each Additional 60 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99489 | 379 | $72 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 271 | $46 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 73 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 334 | 87 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 198 | 59 |
| Omeprazole | 170 | 39 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 129 | 44 |
| Simvastatin | 120 | 37 |
| Potassium Chloride | 101 | 25 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 95 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$650 across 14 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-02
- Last updated
- 2014-02-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Herbert Smitherman's NPI number?
- Herbert Smitherman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518905637, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Herbert Smitherman's specialty?
- Herbert Smitherman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Herbert Smitherman located?
- Herbert Smitherman's practice location on file with NPPES is 4201 St. Antoine, 9d, Detroit, MI 48201.
- What is Herbert Smitherman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Herbert Smitherman is (313) 966-5187.
- Does Herbert Smitherman accept Medicare?
- Herbert Smitherman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Herbert Smitherman's NPI active?
- Yes — Herbert Smitherman's NPI (1518905637) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-02-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.