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Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

University of Maryland School of Medicine (2001)

11751 Rock Landing Drive Suite 6
Newport News, VA 23606

(757) 345-5870

Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH is an orthopedist in Newport News, VA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH is affiliated with Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital, Bon Secours, Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital and Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group.

Office Locations

11751 Rock Landing Drive Suite 6
Newport News, VA 23606

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5424 Discovery Park Boulevard Building B, Suite 105
Williamsburg, VA 23188

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860 Omni Boulevard Suite 113
Newport News, VA 23606

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In The News

“Fellowship-trained hand surgeon Nicholas Smerlis joined the division in June, according to a news release.”—"TPMG adds spine surgeon on Peninsula", Daily Press, August 2019

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

ganglion cyst aspiration

ganglion cyst injection

injections

In 2023, Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH performed more ganglion cyst aspiration, ganglion cyst injection, and injections procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Top 10%

By Volume:

carpal tunnel injection

In 2023, Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH performed more carpal tunnel injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

aspiration procedures

immobilization treatment

nerve surgery

open carpal tunnel surgery

tendon surgery

trigger finger surgery

upper extremity surgery

By Affordability:

arm immobilization

decompression surgery

immobilization

immobilization treatment

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

splinting

trigger finger surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH performed more aspiration procedures, immobilization treatment, nerve surgery, open carpal tunnel surgery, tendon surgery, trigger finger surgery, and upper extremity surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for arm immobilization, decompression surgery, immobilization, immobilization treatment, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, nerve surgery, splinting (splint application), and trigger finger surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH treated as an orthopedist in Newport News, VA during 2012 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH for Medicare patients.

aspiration	98
doctor visit	723
immobilization	13
injections	245
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
musculoskeletal imaging	60
tendon surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	20
X-rays	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH treated as an orthopedist in Newport News, VA during 2013 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH for Medicare patients.

aspiration	106
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	807
immobilization	14
injections	261
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	51
nerve procedures	20
open surgery	20
tendon surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	33
X-rays	40

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	321

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	144
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	63
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH treated as an orthopedist in Newport News, VA during 2014 were injections, aspiration, immobilization and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH for Medicare patients.

aspiration	102
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	935
immobilization	60
injections	268
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	44
nerve block	16
nerve procedures	26
open surgery	26
tendon surgery	26
upper extremity surgery	52
X-rays	32

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	349

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	432
Black	140
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	52
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH treated as an orthopedist in Newport News, VA during 2015 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH for Medicare patients.

aspiration	104
decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	959
fracture surgery	11
immobilization	45
injections	322
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	19
musculoskeletal imaging	19
nerve procedures	36
open surgery	47
tendon surgery	38
upper extremity surgery	85

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH.

**Gender**
Male	470
Female	800

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	928
Black	308
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	624
From 75 to 84	364
85 and over	96
Less than 65	186

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH treated as an orthopedist in Newport News, VA during 2016 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH for Medicare patients.

aspiration	112
decompression surgery	44
doctor visit	1044
immobilization	41
injections	352
nerve block	20
nerve procedures	44
open surgery	44
tendon surgery	37
upper extremity surgery	81

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	417

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	486
Black	176
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	67
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH treated as an orthopedist in Newport News, VA during 2017 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH for Medicare patients.

aspiration	125
decompression surgery	50
doctor visit	1023
immobilization	41
injections	352
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
musculoskeletal imaging	13
nerve procedures	50
open surgery	50
tendon surgery	40
upper extremity surgery	90

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH.

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	408

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	447
Black	171
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	301
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	71
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH treated as an orthopedist in Newport News, VA during 2018 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH for Medicare patients.

aspiration	117
decompression surgery	45
doctor visit	971
fracture surgery	14
immobilization	49
injections	351
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	25
musculoskeletal imaging	25
nerve procedures	45
open surgery	59
tendon surgery	33
upper extremity surgery	92

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	431

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	458
Black	162
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	72
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH treated as an orthopedist in Newport News, VA during 2019 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH for Medicare patients.

aspiration	103
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	759
injections	341
nerve procedures	23
open surgery	23
upper extremity surgery	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	342

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	448
Black	95
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	47
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH treated as an orthopedist in Newport News, VA during 2020 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH for Medicare patients.

aspiration	147
decompression surgery	53
doctor visit	1068
immobilization	33
injections	464
nerve procedures	53
open surgery	53
tendon surgery	43
upper extremity surgery	96

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	433

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	610
Black	89
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	387
From 75 to 84	245
85 and over	56
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH treated as an orthopedist in Newport News, VA during 2021 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH for Medicare patients.

aspiration	187
decompression surgery	53
doctor visit	1323
immobilization	26
injections	574
nerve procedures	53
open surgery	53
tendon surgery	34
upper extremity surgery	87

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH.

**Gender**
Male	360
Female	511

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	713
Black	100
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	462
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	81
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH treated as an orthopedist in Newport News, VA during 2022 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH for Medicare patients.

aspiration	236
decompression surgery	43
doctor visit	1405
immobilization	38
injections	672
nerve procedures	43
open surgery	43
tendon surgery	27
upper extremity surgery	70

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH.

**Gender**
Male	420
Female	541

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	790
Black	111
Hispanic	16
Asian	13
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	490
From 75 to 84	336
85 and over	98
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	3
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH treated as an orthopedist in Newport News, VA were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and open surgery.

aspiration	130
decompression surgery	39
doctor visit	1001
fracture surgery	12
immobilization	36
injections	382
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
musculoskeletal imaging	35
nerve block	18
nerve procedures	39
open surgery	41
tendon surgery	31
upper extremity surgery	66
X-rays	39

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH.

**Gender**
Female	413
Male	266

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	136
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	515
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	8

**Age**
85 and over	63
75 to 84	213
Less than 65	62
65 to 74	341

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at Strong Memorial Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery) American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery) and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: Strong Memorial Hospital (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery) American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital

Bon Secours

Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital

Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nicholas A. Smerlis, MD, CAQSH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ACUMED LLC	$2,325 Radial Head Plates $1,190	Acu-Loc Wrist Plating System $1,050	Ankle Plating System $84
Acera Surgical, Inc.	$164 Restrata Wound Matrix $164

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,040
Food and Beverage	$449

Biography

Dr. Nicholas Smerlis is a hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Newport News, VA and Williamsburg, VA. He attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Strong Memorial Hospital. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Smerlis include: Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"; Virginia Business "Top Doc"; and Top Doc All-Stars of Hampton Roads. He is affiliated with Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group and Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital. Dr. Smerlis's practice in NEWPORT NEWS, VA is open to new patients as reported by Bon Secours.