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Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD

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(B. Davison Smith, Jr., MD, FACS)
Specializes in: Audiology and Otolaryngology (Ear Nose and Throat)
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1982)
Professional interests include: vocal cord surgery, ear pain, vocal cord injection, and more.
100 East Lancaster Avenue Lankenau Medical Center, Medical Office Building East, Suite 650
Wynnewood, PA 19096

Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD is an audiologist in Wynnewood, PA specializing in audiology and otolaryngology (ear nose and throat). He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1982 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD is affiliated with Main Line Health.

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100 East Lancaster Avenue Lankenau Medical Center, Medical Office Building East, Suite 650
Wynnewood, PA 19096

Some issues Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD can help you with:

Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove both tonsils and is most widely used to treat tonsillitis (tonsil inflammation), which occurs when the tonsils (two tissue glands in the back of the throat) become infected and enlarged. Sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea are frequently caused by tonsilitis. Similar conditions that tonsillectomy may treat include recurring throat infections (6 or more per year) and obstructed breathing from enlarged tonsils that block the airway.

Tonsillectomies are usually performed on children; however, many adults also undergo the procedure. A tonsillectomy generally only lasts for about half an hour following the administration of anesthesia. The otolaryngologist (ENT) or surgeon performing a tonsillectomy may employ a variety of medical techniques, such as:

  • Cold Knife Dissection: A cold knife dissection is the most popular tonsil removal method. A surgeon removes the tonsils using a steel scalpel and repairs the region with sutures (stitches) or electrocautery (high heat) to stop bleeding. This technique is favored for those with obstructed breathing.
  • Electrocautery: Other tonsillectomy methods include a full tonsil removal by electrocautery, where the surgeon uses a high heat device to burn off the tonsils and cauterize the bleeding tissue. Electrocautery is more painful than cold knife dissection.
  • Harmonic Scalpel: A third technique is where the surgeon uses a harmonic scalpel (vibrating bladed device) to first cut off the tonsils, and then coagulate bleeding using the harmonic scalpel's heat and vibration. Harmonic scalpel is the most precise form of tonsillectomy.
  • Radiofrequency Ablation: To perform the radiofrequency ablation technique, the surgeon places small probes into the tonsil that transmit radiofrequency energy to the tonsil tissue. The delivered energy damages and scars the tonsils, gradually minimizing the tonsils' size. Unlike the other three methods, radiofrequency ablation is performed in-office with or without general anesthesia and has minimal recovery time. Patients can expect to return to daily activities nearly immediately and may receive radiofrequency ablation every few months. While radiofrequency ablation does reduce tonsil inflammation, it is not often prescribed to those with severe tonsillitis or breathing disorders.

Patients are typically able to return home shortly after having their tonsils removed. Tonsillectomy recovery time may range from around ten days to two weeks. During this time, it is common for patients to have a sore throat, neck pain, and a hoarse voice. Patients are advised to consume soft foods such as ice cream and applesauce to avoid further throat irritation. After recovering from tonsillectomy, many patients experience improved breathing, reduced irritation, and an overall improved quality of life.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy
ear foreign body removal
ear procedures
endoscopy
impacted ear wax removal
laryngoscopy
non-surgical nosebleed treatment

By Affordability:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy
diagnostic laryngoscopy
ear wax removal
fiberoptic laryngoscopy
flexible laryngoscopy
immittance testing
impacted ear wax removal
laryngeal procedures
laryngoscopy
pure-tone audiometry
pure-tone threshold audiometry
tympanometry

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, ear foreign body removal, ear procedures, endoscopy, impacted ear wax removal, laryngoscopy, and non-surgical nosebleed treatment procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, diagnostic laryngoscopy, ear wax removal, fiberoptic laryngoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, immittance testing, impacted ear wax removal, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, laryngoscopy, pure-tone audiometry, pure-tone threshold audiometry, and tympanometry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

audiometry test
hearing evaluation
hearing test
speech audiometry
speech reception threshold
threshold audiometry

In 2023, Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD had a list price for audiometry test, hearing evaluation, hearing test, speech audiometry, speech reception threshold (SRT), and threshold audiometry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic procedures

In 2012, Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD performed more diagnostic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD treated as an audiologist in Wynnewood, PA during 2012 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nosebleed treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 1401
ear procedures 546
hospital care 32
inpatient care 32
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 81
minimally invasive procedures 81
nosebleed treatment 37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD treated as an audiologist in Wynnewood, PA during 2013 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 34
doctor visit 1477
ear procedures 843
hospital care 37
inpatient care 37
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 91
minimally invasive procedures 91
nosebleed treatment 35

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 331
Female 577
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 754
Black 121
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 299
From 75 to 84 323
85 and over 245
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD in 2013

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 28
Dementia 11
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD treated as an audiologist in Wynnewood, PA during 2014 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 111
doctor visit 1566
ear procedures 985
hospital care 24
inpatient care 24
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 99
minimally invasive procedures 99
nosebleed treatment 40

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 377
Female 552
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 778
Black 118
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 315
From 75 to 84 322
85 and over 245
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD in 2014

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 27
Dementia 10
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD treated as an audiologist in Wynnewood, PA during 2015 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 491
doctor visit 1612
ear procedures 1430
hospital care 16
inpatient care 16
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 166
minimally invasive procedures 166
nosebleed treatment 33

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 796
Female 1138
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1632
Black 222
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 48
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 680
From 75 to 84 700
85 and over 478
Less than 65 76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD in 2015

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 26
Dementia 11
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD treated as an audiologist in Wynnewood, PA during 2016 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 783
doctor visit 2235
ear procedures 2431
foreign body removal 18
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 197
minimally invasive procedures 197
nosebleed treatment 57

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 510
Female 794
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1111
Black 147
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 28
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 438
From 75 to 84 472
85 and over 350
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD in 2016

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 24
Dementia 12
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD treated as an audiologist in Wynnewood, PA during 2017 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 791
doctor visit 2086
ear procedures 2214
hospital care 12
inpatient care 12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 190
minimally invasive procedures 190
nosebleed treatment 57

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 507
Female 772
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1060
Black 164
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 34
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 446
From 75 to 84 475
85 and over 311
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD in 2017

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 25
Dementia 13
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD treated as an audiologist in Wynnewood, PA during 2018 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 825
doctor visit 2063
ear procedures 2255
foreign body removal 14
hospital care 14
inpatient care 14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 209
minimally invasive procedures 209
nosebleed treatment 23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 516
Female 736
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1041
Black 147
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 42
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 419
From 75 to 84 472
85 and over 318
Less than 65 43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD in 2018

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 22
Dementia 13
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD treated as an audiologist in Wynnewood, PA during 2019 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 564
doctor visit 1997
ear procedures 1950
foreign body removal 16
hospital care 11
inpatient care 11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 184
minimally invasive procedures 184
nosebleed treatment 26

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 512
Female 730
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1044
Black 137
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 43
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 460
From 75 to 84 449
85 and over 297
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD in 2019

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 24
Dementia 13
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD treated as an audiologist in Wynnewood, PA during 2020 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 117
doctor visit 1355
ear procedures 1040
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 130
minimally invasive procedures 130
nosebleed treatment 30

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 393
Female 534
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 773
Black 111
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 30
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 334
From 75 to 84 338
85 and over 226
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD in 2020

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 23
Dementia 10
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD treated as an audiologist in Wynnewood, PA during 2021 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 37
doctor visit 1687
ear procedures 1119
foreign body removal 14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 168
minimally invasive procedures 168
nosebleed treatment 27

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 469
Female 630
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 891
Black 145
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 44
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 391
From 75 to 84 428
85 and over 257
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD in 2021

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 22
Dementia 9
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD treated as an audiologist in Wynnewood, PA during 2022 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 66
doctor visit 1754
ear procedures 1211
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 162
minimally invasive procedures 162
nosebleed treatment 42

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 488
Female 698
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 967
Black 151
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 49
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 423
From 75 to 84 476
85 and over 266
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD in 2022

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 25
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 23
Dementia 5
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD treated as an audiologist in Wynnewood, PA were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

diagnostic procedures 348
doctor visit 1748
ear procedures 1456
foreign body removal 15
hospital care 20
inpatient care 20
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 152
minimally invasive procedures 152
nosebleed treatment 37

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 445
Female 651
Ethnicity
Black / African American 133
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 913
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 31
Age
75 to 84 405
85 and over 272
Less than 65 37
65 to 74 382

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 14
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 22
Atrial Fibrillation 14
Dementia 9
Cancer 14

Education & Training

Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1982. He completed residency at Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is certified by the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) - Board certified since and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1982)

Residency: Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh (1984)

Board Certification: Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) - Board certified since (1987)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Main Line Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 300 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Wynnewood, PA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bradford Davison Smith JR., FACS, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Entellus Medical, Inc. $350 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System
$350
Acclarent, Inc $274 Rhinology
$139 		TruDi Nav Cable
$134
Intersect ENT, Inc. $243 Propel
$243
Meda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $218 Dymista
$218
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. $173 DUPIXENT
$173
Other $1,258 DUPIXENT
$149 		Otovel
$130 		Xhance
$130 		NUCALA
$84 		SCOPIS ENT
$69 		Other
$696
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,516

Biography

Dr. B. Smith is a specialist in audiology and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. His clinical interests include sinusitis (sinus inflammation), ear pain, and sleep apnea. Dr. Smith's education and training includes medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and residency at Jefferson University Hospitals and Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is affiliated with Main Line Health. Dr. Smith has an open panel in Wynnewood, PA according to Yext.