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Anesthesiology

Reuben D. Smits, MD

Works at hospitals in Steamboat Springs, CO · Colorado

Summary

Dr. Reuben D. Smits, MD is an anesthesiologist at 1024 Central Park Dr, Steamboat Spr, CO 80487. Phone: (970) 879-1322. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Reuben D. Smits had 189 Original Medicare patients and 212 services. NPI 1598961054. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 1024 Central Park Dr, Steamboat Spr, CO 80487 · Directions
  • Phone: (970) 879‑1322
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center
  • Group practice: Elk River Anesthesia Associates, P.C.
  • Medical school: Howard University College Of Medicine · graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Reuben D. Smits, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Reuben D. Smits accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Reuben D. Smits accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Reuben D. Smits see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 189 Original Medicare patients and 212 services for Reuben D. Smits. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Reuben D. Smits's NPI number?
1598961054. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Reuben D. Smits, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients189
Services billed to Medicare212
Different services or procedures45
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)30 services
  2. Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)28 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)15 services
  4. Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (01810)15 services
  5. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (64415)12 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol57%
  • High blood pressure49%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Anxiety16%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)15%
  • Atrial fibrillation13%

Hospitals where Reuben D. Smits works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Reuben D. Smits at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Reuben D. Smits is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Reuben D. Smits as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Elk River Anesthesia Associates, P.C.11 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Steamboat Spr

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Steamboat Spr, CO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Elk River Anesthesia Associates, P.C.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHoward University College Of Medicine
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598961054
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians