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Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)
University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (1991)
Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), incontinence, urologic (genitourinary) disorders, and more.
100 Cook Street Suite 302
Denver, CO 80206

Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD is an urologist in Littleton, CO specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UCHealth Urology Clinic - Cherry Creek and POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC.

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Office Locations

7750 S Broadway Suite 200
Littleton, CO 80122
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University of Colorado Medicine

100 Cook Street Suite 302
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 516-9425
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Some issues Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

  • Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
  • Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
  • Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD in 2023

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Top 25%

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In 2012, Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD had a list price for post void residual study that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Colorado. 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. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD treated as an urologist in Littleton, CO during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 176
doctor visit 874
foreign body removal 12
hospital care 33
inpatient care 33
lab tests 1180
minimally invasive procedures 73
potassium test 23
preventive care 17
stent placement (stenting) 13
urologic procedures 522

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD treated as an urologist in Littleton, CO during 2013 were lab tests, urologic procedures, blood draw and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 206
diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 871
hospital care 79
inpatient care 79
lab tests 1340
minimally invasive procedures 78
minor procedures 13
pelvic imaging 31
potassium test 21
ultrasound (sonogram) 31
urologic procedures 551

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 487
Female 163
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 615
Black 16
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 296
From 75 to 84 202
85 and over 94
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD in 2013

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 32
Dementia 12
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD treated as an urologist in Littleton, CO during 2014 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 32
diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 801
hospital care 20
inpatient care 20
lab tests 1106
minimally invasive procedures 65
minor procedures 13
pelvic imaging 47
potassium test 18
ultrasound (sonogram) 47
urologic procedures 422

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 377
Female 140
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 492
Black 13
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 232
From 75 to 84 157
85 and over 70
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD in 2014

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 31
Dementia 10
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD treated as an urologist in Littleton, CO during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 11
CT scan 11
doctor visit 792
hospital care 69
inpatient care 69
lab tests 1056
minimally invasive procedures 51
pelvic imaging 45
potassium test 25
ultrasound (sonogram) 34
urologic procedures 488

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 794
Female 332
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1084
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 488
From 75 to 84 364
85 and over 144
Less than 65 130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD in 2015

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 34
Dementia 14
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD treated as an urologist in Littleton, CO during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 107
catheterization 12
doctor visit 929
hospital care 107
inpatient care 107
lab tests 942
minimally invasive procedures 56
pelvic imaging 38
potassium test 45
ultrasound (sonogram) 38
urologic procedures 484

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 487
Female 190
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 648
Black 18
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 270
From 75 to 84 228
85 and over 100
Less than 65 79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 31
Dementia 13
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD treated as an urologist in Littleton, CO during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 120
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 922
foreign body removal 11
hospital care 118
inpatient care 118
lab tests 708
laser treatment 13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 13
minimally invasive procedures 119
minor procedures 12
potassium test 74
stent placement (stenting) 31
urologic procedures 402

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 490
Female 207
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 673
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 294
From 75 to 84 244
85 and over 99
Less than 65 60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD in 2017

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 30
Dementia 16
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD treated as an urologist in Littleton, CO during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 33
doctor visit 339
hospital care 45
inpatient care 45
lab tests 173
minimally invasive procedures 19
potassium test 21
urologic procedures 121

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 246
Female 93
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 324
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 142
From 75 to 84 118
85 and over 46
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 34
Dementia 17
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD treated as an urologist in Littleton, CO during 2019 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 18
doctor visit 482
foreign body removal 19
lab tests 327
minimally invasive procedures 90
stent placement (stenting) 13
urologic procedures 343

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 242
Female 85
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 288
Black 0
Hispanic 22
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 154
From 75 to 84 98
85 and over 58
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD in 2019

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 25
Dementia 18
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD treated as an urologist in Littleton, CO during 2020 were lab tests, urologic procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures 27
diagnostic procedures 27
doctor visit 262
hormone therapy 11
lab tests 227
minimally invasive procedures 18
potassium test 14
urologic procedures 192

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 197
Female 47
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 219
Black 0
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 118
From 75 to 84 78
85 and over 36
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD in 2020

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 25
Dementia 18
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD treated as an urologist in Littleton, CO during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 275
foreign body removal 14
hospital care 17
inpatient care 17
lab tests 135
laser treatment 11
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 11
minimally invasive procedures 43
potassium test 28
stent placement (stenting) 11
urologic procedures 103

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 166
Female 48
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 196
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 123
From 75 to 84 54
85 and over 25
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD in 2021

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 25
Dementia 13
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD treated as an urologist in Littleton, CO during 2022 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 372
foreign body removal 27
lab tests 222
laser treatment 13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 13
minimally invasive procedures 74
potassium test 26
stent placement (stenting) 13
urologic procedures 122

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 204
Female 57
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 223
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 19
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 132
From 75 to 84 91
85 and over 20
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD in 2022

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 27
Dementia 10
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD treated as an urologist in Littleton, CO were lab tests, urologic procedures, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

abdominal imaging 11
anorectal procedures 27
blood draw 112
catheterization 15
CT scan 11
diagnostic procedures 16
doctor visit 629
foreign body removal 16
hormone therapy 11
hospital care 61
inpatient care 61
lab tests 674
laser treatment 12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 12
minimally invasive procedures 62
minor procedures 12
pelvic imaging 40
potassium test 29
preventive care 17
stent placement (stenting) 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 37
urologic procedures 340

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 335
Female 123
Ethnicity
Black / African American 4
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 432
Hispanic 3
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 148
85 and over 62
Less than 65 43
65 to 74 204

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 26
Atrial Fibrillation 13
Cancer 18
Dementia 12

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at University of Kansas Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Urology, Urology and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (1991)

Residency: University of Kansas Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology (1998)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth
University of Colorado Medicine
UCHealth Urology Clinic - Cherry Creek
POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert Fritz Smith, FACS, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Littleton, CO. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Boston Scientific Corporation $848 GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE
$467 		GENERAL THERAPIES
$238 		LITHOVUE
$43 		FLEXIVA
$31 		GENERAL - THERAPIES
$29 		Other
$41
Astellas Pharma US Inc $182 Myrbetriq
$112 		XTANDI
$23
$48
Myovant Sciences Inc. $179 ORGOVYX
$179
Antares Pharma, Inc. $169 TLANDO
$138 		XYOSTED
$31
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries $80
$80
Other $541 ORGOVYX
$70 		Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro
$55 		Urolift
$36 		PROVENGE
$36 		Bulkamid
$31 		Other
$313
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,586
Travel and Lodging $390
Education $24

Biography

Dr. Robert Smith is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease) in Littleton, CO and Denver, CO. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Smith include benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), infections, and incontinence. He is affiliated with UCHealth and the University of Colorado Medicine. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Littleton, CO. Dr. Smith attended medical school at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine and Baylor College of Medicine. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Kansas. Dr. Smith speaks Spanish.

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