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Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Electrodiagnostic Medicine and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2004)
8240 Northcreek Drive Suite 2000
Cincinnati, OH 45236

Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD is an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH specializing in electrodiagnostic medicine and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). She graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD is affiliated with TriHealth and TRIHEALTH H LLC.

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Office Locations

8240 Northcreek Drive Suite 2000
Cincinnati, OH 45236
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

spine imaging
X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD had a list price for spine imaging, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. 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 Volume:

nerve conduction studies

By Affordability:

neck X-ray

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD performed more nerve conduction studies (NCS) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and she also had a list price for neck X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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 25%

By Affordability:

spine X-ray

In 2013, Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD had a list price for spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, injections and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 27
diagnostic procedures 87
doctor visit 746
hip imaging 14
hospital care 200
injections 96
inpatient care 200
musculoskeletal imaging 14
pain management 69
spinal procedures 66
X-rays 80

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 144
Female 275
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 338
Black 68
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 176
From 75 to 84 119
85 and over 61
Less than 65 63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 34
Dementia 10
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 33
diagnostic procedures 125
doctor visit 722
hip imaging 20
hospital care 166
injections 76
inpatient care 166
musculoskeletal imaging 20
pain management 43
spinal procedures 74
X-rays 94

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 178
Female 291
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 371
Black 85
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 187
From 75 to 84 141
85 and over 57
Less than 65 84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 34
Dementia 6
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 24
diagnostic procedures 145
doctor visit 610
hospital care 206
injections 54
inpatient care 206
pain management 30
spinal procedures 80
X-rays 80

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 334
Female 648
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 774
Black 162
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 420
From 75 to 84 256
85 and over 130
Less than 65 176

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 33
Dementia 7
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 28
diagnostic procedures 151
doctor visit 558
hospital care 165
injections 59
inpatient care 165
pain management 31
spinal procedures 77
X-rays 77

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 158
Female 314
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 378
Black 82
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 232
From 75 to 84 138
85 and over 54
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 35
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 19
diagnostic procedures 139
doctor visit 650
hospital care 198
injections 51
inpatient care 198
pain management 32
spinal procedures 100
X-rays 100

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 168
Female 287
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 371
Black 68
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 204
From 75 to 84 148
85 and over 56
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 35
Dementia 8
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2018 were diagnostic procedures, X-rays, spinal procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 23
diagnostic procedures 115
doctor visit 641
injections 47
pain management 24
spinal procedures 102
X-rays 102

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 112
Female 247
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 295
Black 52
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 193
From 75 to 84 107
85 and over 29
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 28
Dementia 6
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2019 were diagnostic procedures, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 137
doctor visit 613
spinal procedures 54
X-rays 54

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 125
Female 259
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 309
Black 58
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 228
From 75 to 84 100
85 and over 27
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 30
Dementia 4
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2020 were diagnostic procedures, X-rays, spinal procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 12
diagnostic procedures 123
doctor visit 496
injections 12
spinal procedures 79
X-rays 79

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 99
Female 258
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 302
Black 37
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 206
From 75 to 84 98
85 and over 30
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 27
Dementia 4
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2021 were diagnostic procedures, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 180
doctor visit 703
spinal procedures 131
X-rays 131

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 142
Female 292
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 370
Black 43
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 246
From 75 to 84 141
85 and over 31
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 24
Dementia 4
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2022 were diagnostic procedures, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 175
doctor visit 386
spinal procedures 72
X-rays 72

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 113
Female 229
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 275
Black 34
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 176
From 75 to 84 124
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH during 2023 were diagnostic procedures, X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 237
doctor visit 360
spinal procedures 93
X-rays 93

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD treated as an electrodiagnostic medicine in Cincinnati, OH were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and X-rays.

aspiration 23
diagnostic procedures 146
doctor visit 589
hip imaging 17
hospital care 187
injections 56
inpatient care 187
musculoskeletal imaging 17
pain management 38
spinal procedures 84
X-rays 87

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD.

Gender
Female 281
Male 143
Ethnicity
Black / African American 62
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 343
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 43
75 to 84 124
Less than 65 46
65 to 74 206

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 27
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Cancer 10
Dementia 5

Education & Training

Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2004. She completed residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | Other and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2004)

Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals (2008)

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | Other (2009)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

TriHealth
TRIHEALTH H LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 398 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christine Niehaus Smith, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cincinnati, OH. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-04
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The doctor took the time to listen attentively to my concerns, view my test results and fully explain my options while getting input as to my wishes. I could not recommend her more highly.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-03
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Dr. Smith is fantastic! She and her staff made sure I received excellent care. I walked away with a game plan to make my life better and help heal my back/neck area. I am thrilled.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-11
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Dr. Smith listens & works through my issues with me. She explains & gives next steps. I have recommended her to several people.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-05
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Doctor took a lot of time to understand my issues and I feel like she truly cares. Extremely knowledgeable
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-20
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Very much involved me in the discussion and ask me what my concerns were and address them
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-14
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Dr Smith is superior with regards to complicated medical issues. I highly recommend her.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-05-16
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She was very helpful and showed care for the extra time I had to wait in the lobby.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-05
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Dr Smith and her staff are wonderful and very caring!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-10
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Excellent
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-12
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Awesome

General Payments

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

Payments by Company
AbbVie, Inc. $106
$106
Medtronic USA, Inc. $103 Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro
$103
SI-Bone, Inc. $89 iFuse Implant
$89
Purdue Pharma L.P. $42 BUTRANS
$16 		HYSINGLA ER
$15 		INTERMEZZO
$11
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $40 COSENTYX
$40
Other $247 FORTEO
$39 		Prolia
$28 		XARELTO
$25 		Osteoarthritis of the knee
$22 		EUFLEXXA
$21 		Other
$111
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $627

Biography

Dr. Christine Smith, who practices in Cincinnati, OH, is a medical specialist in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and electrodiagnostic medicine. Dr. Smith has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and then she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine. She is affiliated with TriHealth. She has an open panel in Cincinnati, OH according to Doctor.com.

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