Dr. James Robert Smith
Dr. James R. Smith
Last updated: Nov 27, 2023

Dr. James R. Smith

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 46 years
  • Graduated from: Indiana University School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1975
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1770529455

Dr. James R. Smith M.D.

Hand Surgeon

He is located at 601 John Street Suite M-230 in Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Can help patients with the following: Anal Fissure, Broken Bone, Crohn's Disease, Pancreatitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sebaceous Cyst. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770529455. Appointment can be made via the phone number (269) 349-8601. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 3 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. James Robert Smith, being an hand surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. James R. Smith.

  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Appendicitis
  • Arthritis
  • Boils
  • Broken Bone
  • Cancer
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Dupuytren Contracture
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Ganglion
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Lymphedema
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Sprained Wrist
  • Tremor
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. James R. Smith

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. James R. Smith as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Blue Care Network of Michigan

Network data as of Apr 23, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan
Blue Care Network of Michigan plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Extra HMO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Saver HSA HMO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Secure HMO · Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold HMO · Gold Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold Extra HMO · Gold Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Extra HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Saver HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Value HMO · Catastrophic Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Extra HMO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Saver HSA HMO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Secure HMO · Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Extra HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Saver HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Value HMO · Catastrophic Null Accepting new patients

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company

Network data as of Apr 23, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Extra PPO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Saver HSA PPO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Secure PPO · Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold PPO · Gold Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold Extra PPO · Gold Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver PPO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Extra PPO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA PPO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Value PPO · Catastrophic Null Accepting new patients

Priority Health

Network data as of Aug 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 17 plans from Priority Health
Priority Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
MyPriority Balanced Silver HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Balanced Silver Bronson Healthcare Partners HMO · Silver Bronson Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Enhanced Gold Bronson Healthcare Partners HMO · Gold Bronson Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Premier Silver HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Premier Silver Bronson Healthcare Partners HMO · Silver Bronson Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Bronze - Bronson Healthcare Partners HMO · Expanded Bronze Bronson Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Bronze - Travel HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Gold HMO · Gold Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Gold Bronson Healthcare Partners HMO · Gold Bronson Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Silver HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Silver - Bronson Healthcare Partners HMO · Silver Bronson Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Silver - Travel HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze Bronson Healthcare Partners HMO · Expanded Bronze Bronson Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze HSA HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze HSA Bronson Healthcare Partners HMO · Expanded Bronze Bronson Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. James R. Smith is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. James R. Smith is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Hand Surgery .

Bills through: Bronson Methodist Hospital

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Medical Device Business Services $43

Other

Food and Beverage $44

Studies

INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1975

Additional Specialities

  • Surgeon

Affiliated practices

Healthcare Midwest Hand & Elbow Surgery
601 John Street
Kalamazoo, 49007 MI
(269) 349-8601

Affiliated hospitals

BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
601 JOHN STREET
KALAMAZOO, 49007 MI
(269) 341-6000
BRONSON BATTLE CREEK HOSPITAL
300 NORTH AVENUE
BATTLE CREEK, 49017 MI
(269) 966-8000
BRONSON LAKEVIEW HOSPITAL
408 HAZEN STREET
PAW PAW, 49079 MI
(269) 657-1400

Looking for more Hand Surgeons?

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Dr. Mark Stanton Leslie
  • Gender: Male
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Dr. John A. Gorski
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 25500 Meadowbrook Road Suite 275 Novi, 48375, MI
Dr. Danielle A. Conaway
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: Suite 100 701 West Front Street Traverse City, 49684, MI
Dr. Frederick Victor Minkow
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 205 43700 Woodward Avenue Bloomfield Hills, 48302, MI
Dr. Bharat K. Bhatt
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 103 36650 5 Mile Road Livonia, 48154, MI
Dr. Richard M. Singer
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 100A 22731 Newman Street Dearborn, 48124, MI
Dr. Edward F. Burke
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 112 11012 East 13 Mile Road Warren, 48093, MI
Dr. Alexander James Kelsheimer
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 370 120th Avenue Holland, 49424, MI
Dr. Andrew Baron
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 2799 West Grand Boulevard Detroit, 48202, MI

Questions & Answers

Has Dr. James Robert Smith affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. James Robert Smith is affiliated with BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. James Robert Smith have affiliation with practices?

Dr. James Robert Smith is affiliated with Healthcare Midwest Hand & Elbow Surgery.

Where can you meet with Dr. James Robert Smith?

Dr. James Robert Smith's office is located at 601 John Street Suite M-230 in Kalamazoo, MI 49007.

Does Dr. James Robert Smith accept patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company?

Yes, Dr. James Robert Smith is listed in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. James Robert Smith treat?

Dr. James Robert Smith provides treatment for Anal Fissure, Broken Bone, Crohn's Disease, Pancreatitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sebaceous Cyst. For the full list see this list.