JOANNE SMITH, D.O.
BALANCED FAMILY HEALTH CARE, INC
Direct Primary Care
Comprehensive primary care for the entire family, from routine checkups to managing long-term health needs.
Credentials & Training
Federally verified- Credential
- DO
- Medical school
- Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Graduated
- 1989
- Medicare specialty
- Family Practice
- Group practice
- Balanced Family Health Care, INC · 2 clinicians
- Medicare assignment
- Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full
Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked October 2026.
About
Family medicine covers preventive care and acute illness management for individuals across the lifespan. Joanne Smith is a provider at BALANCED FAMILY HEALTH CARE, INC in Andalusia, Alabama. Because this practice operates on a direct-pay model, patients pay for services directly at the time of care.
The field of family medicine addresses the health needs of people of all ages, managing everything from routine physicals and vaccinations to chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and asthma. Providers in this specialty are equipped to handle acute illnesses as well as long-term wellness planning.
The practice accepts Medicare assignments, and care is accessed through a direct-pay structure, meaning patients pay for services rendered without requiring insurance pre-authorization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does a family medicine physician provide?
Family medicine covers preventive care, acute illness, and long-term conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and asthma, for patients of every age.
Does this provider accept Medicare?
Yes, the provider accepts Medicare assignments.
What does 'direct-pay' mean for billing?
A direct-pay model means that patients pay for services rendered directly to the practice at the time of care.
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