Summary

Dr. J. Smitherman is an internal medicine physician who brings 24 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Baylor University and completed his residency in internal medicine at Baylor's Department of Internal Medicine in 2005. Dr. Smitherman is fluent in English and focuses his expertise on comprehensive adult healthcare.

Dr. Smitherman practices at Providence Hawks Prairie Family Medicine in Lacey, Washington, and maintains hospital privileges at Providence Saint Peter Hospital. He specializes in managing kidney disease, including advanced chronic kidney disease that may require specialized care. His practice also includes coordinating physical therapy treatments and performing colonoscopy procedures for preventive screening. Patients have given Dr. Smitherman an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.8
  • 24 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Baylor Department of Internal Medicine
  • 75 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, French, Bambara Speaks English, Urdu, Sindhi
Lacey , WAClackamas , ORTigard , ORMurphy , TX
Med School: Baylor University Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Dow Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. J. Scott Smitherman

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Evernorth PPO
  • HCSC HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Health Net Tricare
  • Health Smart PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana HMO
  • Humana PPO
  • Kaiser
  • Kaiser Medicare Advantage
  • Managed Health Network Medicare Advantage
  • Molina Medicare Advantage
  • Molina Medicare Medicaid
  • Naphcare
  • Premera Medicare Advantage
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington TRIWEST
  • South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency
  • Thurston County Corrections
  • United Behavioral Health Medicaid* * Medicaid product only for Idaho
  • United Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare
  • Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • Wellpoint Medicare Advantage
  • Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. J. Scott Smitherman has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. J. Scott Smitherman has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Baylor Department of Internal Medicine2005

Medical School

Baylor UniversityGraduated in 2002

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. J. Smitherman accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. J. Smitherman accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Where is Dr. J. Smitherman's office located?
Dr. J. Smitherman's office is located at 2555 Marvin Rd NE, Lacey, WA, 98516.
Does Dr. J. Smitherman accept my insurance?
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What languages does Dr. J. Smitherman speak?
Dr. J. Smitherman speaks English.

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