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Dr. James Linton Smith, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

Medical College of Georgia

790 Church Street Ne
Marietta, GA 30060

(678) 581-3830

Dr. James Linton Smith, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Atlanta, GA specializing in diagnostic radiology. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia. Dr. James Linton Smith, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Wellstar, Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital, Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, WellStar Douglas Hospital, WellStar Cobb Hospital, WellStar North Fulton Hospital, PRO RADIOLOGY, LLC, Wellstar Paulding Medical Center, M AND B IMAGING, PC, QUANTUM RADIOLOGY PC and SYNERGY RADIOLOGY LLC.

Office Locations

1364 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30322

(404) 712-2000

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1670 Clairmont Road Atlanta Vamc (508)
Decatur, GA 30033

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4646 Ellisbury Drive
Dunwoody, GA 30338

(706) 224-2530

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Wellstar Paulding Medical Center

790 Church Street Ne
Marietta, GA 30060

(678) 581-3830

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James Linton Smith, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

CT scan

pelvic CT scan

In 2023, Dr. James Linton Smith, MD had a list price for CT scan, and pelvic CT scan that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. 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:

knee X-ray

musculoskeletal imaging

In 2023, Dr. James Linton Smith, MD performed more knee X-ray, and musculoskeletal imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Georgia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

spine imaging

By Affordability:

ankle MRI

arm CT scan

cervical spine CT scan

thoracic spine CT scan

tibia and fibula X-ray

upper extremity MRI

wrist MRI

X-rays

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. James Linton Smith, MD performed more spine imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for ankle MRI, arm CT scan, cervical (neck) spine CT scan, elbow MRI, foot X-ray, hip MRI, joint MRI, joint X-ray, knee MRI, knee X-ray, leg CT scan, leg X-ray, lumbar spine (low-back) CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), pelvis X-ray, shoulder MRI, spine CT scan, spine MRI, thoracic spine (mid-back) CT scan, tibia and fibula (lower leg) X-ray, upper extremity MRI, wrist MRI, and X-rays 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

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Linton Smith, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Atlanta, GA during 2021 were CT scan, brain imaging (neuroimaging), X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Linton Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	22
CT scan	22
musculoskeletal imaging	14
X-rays	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Linton Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	142
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	35
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Linton Smith, MD in 2021

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	26
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Linton Smith, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Atlanta, GA during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, spinal procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Linton Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	129
hip imaging	39
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	84
musculoskeletal imaging	306
pelvic imaging	79
spinal procedures	212
X-rays	419

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Linton Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	614
Female	717

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	669
Black	569
Hispanic	27
Asian	25
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	577
From 75 to 84	384
85 and over	113
Less than 65	257

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Linton Smith, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Linton Smith, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Linton Smith, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Atlanta, GA during 2023 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, spinal procedures and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Linton Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	242
hip imaging	83
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	253
musculoskeletal imaging	530
pelvic imaging	61
spinal procedures	332
X-rays	454

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Linton Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	717
Female	941

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	937
Black	583
Hispanic	37
Asian	38
Other	63
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	758
From 75 to 84	484
85 and over	151
Less than 65	265

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Linton Smith, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Linton Smith, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Linton Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Linton Smith, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Atlanta, GA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, spinal procedures and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	22
CT scan	131
hip imaging	61
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	168
musculoskeletal imaging	283
pelvic imaging	70
spinal procedures	272
X-rays	295

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Linton Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	490
Female	600

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	431
Asian / Pacific Islander	21
Non-Hispanic White	576
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	21
Other	34

**Age**
75 to 84	311
85 and over	99
Less than 65	196
65 to 74	483

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Linton Smith, MD From 2021 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Linton Smith, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Cancer	15
Dementia	17

Education & Training

Dr. James Linton Smith, MD graduated from Medical College of Georgia. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Linton Smith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Wellstar

Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital

WellStar Douglas Hospital

WellStar Cobb Hospital

WellStar North Fulton Hospital

PRO RADIOLOGY, LLC

Wellstar Paulding Medical Center

M AND B IMAGING, PC

QUANTUM RADIOLOGY PC

SYNERGY RADIOLOGY LLC

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Biography

Dr. James Smith's specialties are general practice and diagnostic radiology. He practices in Marietta, GA, Dunwoody, GA, and Decatur, GA. He is a graduate of Medical College of Georgia. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital, WellStar North Fulton Hospital, and WellStar Cobb Hospital.