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Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1998)
Professional interests include: pulmonary hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung issues, and more.
230 Medical Center Drive
Seaman, OH 45679

Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD is a pulmonologist in Cincinnati, OH specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD is affiliated with The Christ Hospital Health Network and THE CHRIST HOSPITAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC.

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Office Locations

2123 Auburn Avenue Suite 401
Cincinnati, OH 45219
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The Christ Hospital Health Network

1955 Dixie Highway Suite N
Fort Wright, KY 41011
(513) 241-5489
(513) 241-5490
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The Christ Hospital Health Network

230 Medical Center Drive
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-3400
(937) 386-3019
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7545 Beechmont Avenue Suite G
Cincinnati, OH 45255
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8989 Winton Road Suite 300
Cincinnati, OH 45231
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Some issues Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

  • Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
  • Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
  • Viral infections
  • Physical activity, especially outdoors
  • Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 22
doctor visit 377
hospital care 832
inpatient care 832
pulmonary testing 137
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 47
catheterization 19
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 359
hospital care 916
inpatient care 916
minimally invasive procedures 11
pulmonary testing 233
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD.

Gender
Male 249
Female 349
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 474
Black 109
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 205
From 75 to 84 178
85 and over 75
Less than 65 140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 27
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 63
Diabetes 47
Dementia 15
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 26
doctor visit 318
hospital care 791
inpatient care 791
pulmonary testing 333
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD.

Gender
Male 286
Female 326
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 498
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 237
From 75 to 84 192
85 and over 58
Less than 65 125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 28
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 27
Heart Failure 57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 60
Diabetes 48
Dementia 12
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 32
doctor visit 305
hospital care 778
inpatient care 778
pulmonary testing 244

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD.

Gender
Male 488
Female 610
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 920
Black 144
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 386
From 75 to 84 364
85 and over 138
Less than 65 210

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 48
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 61
Diabetes 44
Dementia 13
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 34
catheterization 13
doctor visit 327
hospital care 650
inpatient care 650
pulmonary testing 339

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD.

Gender
Male 269
Female 309
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 489
Black 72
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 222
From 75 to 84 186
85 and over 64
Less than 65 106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 63
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 59
Diabetes 43
Dementia 19
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 15
bronchoscopy 33
doctor visit 336
hospital care 590
inpatient care 590
pleural drainage 15
pulmonary testing 205

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD.

Gender
Male 241
Female 287
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 459
Black 49
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 210
From 75 to 84 167
85 and over 63
Less than 65 88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 65
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 27
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 61
Diabetes 45
Dementia 22
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 22
doctor visit 372
hospital care 631
inpatient care 631
pulmonary testing 221

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD.

Gender
Male 249
Female 296
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 471
Black 55
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 236
From 75 to 84 176
85 and over 54
Less than 65 79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 59
Diabetes 46
Dementia 18
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 36
doctor visit 357
hospital care 600
inpatient care 600
pulmonary testing 207

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD.

Gender
Male 257
Female 289
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 479
Black 55
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 221
From 75 to 84 180
85 and over 69
Less than 65 76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 63
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 25
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 27
Heart Failure 57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 59
Diabetes 42
Dementia 17
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 223
hospital care 444
inpatient care 444
pulmonary testing 182

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD.

Gender
Male 216
Female 254
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 402
Black 49
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 189
From 75 to 84 164
85 and over 64
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 54
Diabetes 42
Dementia 18
Cancer 25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 21
doctor visit 185
hospital care 583
inpatient care 583
pulmonary testing 158

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD.

Gender
Male 220
Female 230
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 399
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 190
From 75 to 84 160
85 and over 54
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 63
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 60
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 55
Diabetes 42
Dementia 18
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 12
bronchoscopy 28
doctor visit 206
hospital care 499
inpatient care 499
pulmonary testing 228

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD.

Gender
Male 191
Female 223
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 370
Black 30
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 175
From 75 to 84 166
85 and over 34
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 31
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 36
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 53
Diabetes 42
Dementia 10
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Cincinnati, OH were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

aspiration 13
bronchoscopy 30
catheterization 16
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 305
hospital care 664
inpatient care 664
minimally invasive procedures 11
pleural drainage 15
pulmonary testing 226
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD.

Gender
Male 242
Female 288
Ethnicity
Black / African American 51
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 451
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 175
85 and over 61
Less than 65 87
65 to 74 206

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 28
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 53
Diabetes 40
Atrial Fibrillation 25
Dementia 14
Cancer 18

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1998. He completed residency at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1998)

Residency: Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Christ Hospital Health Network
THE CHRIST HOSPITAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 208 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cincinnati, OH. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-11
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr Schmidt saved my life in [...], hospitalized for RSV. Since then I've had crazy COPD flare ups [...] after a PET I was diagnosed w asthma. I also have TBI from a car accident, seizures, vasospasms, IIH and I'm legally blind bc I need a double cornea transplant. I was reluctant to take new meds for asthma but he, patient, intelligent, funny as always took time to explain why I needed it. He is a blessing, a sheer GEM.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-15
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Dr. Schmitt spent a long time explaining the different medicines that I might be using for my breathing problems and all the side effects.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-01
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Dr Schmitt always spends as much time as needed and makes sure all my questions and concerns are answered.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-12
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I like my Doctor [...]
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-07
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Great experience

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher B. Schmitt, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. $1,198 NUCALA
$357 		ANORO
$269 		TRELEGY ELLIPTA
$222 		BREO
$166 		INCRUSE
$105 		Other
$78
Hill-Rom Services, Inc $840 Progressa Bed System
$840
HILL-ROM HOLDINGS, INC $800 None
$800
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $485 OFEV
$246 		SPIRIVA RESPIMAT
$86 		STIOLTO
$74 		STRIVERDI RESPIMAT
$32 		Spiriva
$20 		Other
$27
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. $432 Lonhala Magnair
$205 		Brovana
$196 		APTIOM
$21 		GEMTESA
$11
Other $1,849 DUPIXENT
$398 		TEZSPIRE
$173 		XOLAIR
$131 		SYMBICORT
$99 		Esbriet
$90 		Other
$958
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $3,874
Honoraria $1,640
Education $90

Biography

Dr. Christopher Schmitt is a specialist in adult critical care and adult pulmonology. These areas are among his clinical interests: intensive care, asthma, and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Dr. Schmitt's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He obtained his medical school training at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and performed his residency at The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati and Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn. Dr. Schmitt is affiliated with The Christ Hospital Health Network. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Cincinnati, OH.

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