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Physician

MICHAEL SMITHERMAN, MD

Rheumatology

NASHVILLE, TN, 37205
NPI: 1053303685

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Common Procedures for Rheumatology

Joint ExaminationJoint Aspiration/InjectionRheumatoid Arthritis ManagementLupus ManagementGout TreatmentBone Density TestingBiologic InfusionAutoimmune Disease Evaluation

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Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
99205
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes
$553$207$13024
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
$445$156$105139
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
$291$120$95237
20611
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance
$254$76$60103
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
$197$85$6835
77080
Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine
$188$35$3545
72110
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views
$134$47$3812
73522
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views
$130$50$3816
73562
X-ray of knee, 3 views
$111$37$2839
73120
X-ray of hand, 2 views
$76$29$2275
96372
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle
$70$13$1053
84443
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh)
$67$16$1626
80053
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals
$43$10$10166
85025
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count
$32$8$8162
82550
Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, total
$26$6$627
86140
Measurement c-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation
$21$5$5150
84550
Uric acid level, blood
$19$4$444
J1030
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg
$15$8$614
85652
Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated
$11$3$3157
36415
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
$9$8$8213

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Physician identity data from the NPPES NPI Registry. Last synced 3/28/2026.