# Michael L Smitherman, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/michael-smitherman-md-1053303685
NPI: 1053303685
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Michael L Smitherman, MD is a rheumatology based in Nashville, TN practicing at Heritage Medical Associates Pc with NPI 1053303685.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Rheumatology
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 1995
- NPI: 1053303685 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1053303685))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Heritage Medical Associates Pc
- Address: 4230 Harding Pike, Suite 501, Nashville, TN, 372052018
- Phone: (629) 255-2124
- Group practice size: 167 members

## Insurance accepted (9 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 18 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 9 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 8 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 3 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Michael L Smitherman, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1053303685).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 132 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $5,539.

Largest disclosed payer: Janssen Biotech, Inc. ($1,921 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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