Vernon Smith, MD
NPI 1144294638 · Internal Medicine Physician · Lakewood, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vernon Smith, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Lakewood, CO (NPI 1144294638).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144294638
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 24860 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,006 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 346 | $91 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 163 | $16 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 108 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 106 | $179 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 105 | $19 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 68 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 310 | 95 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 226 | 58 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 203 | 58 |
| Lisinopril | 112 | 32 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 106 | 30 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 88 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$639 across 34 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-14
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vernon Smith's NPI number?
- Vernon Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144294638, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vernon Smith's specialty?
- Vernon Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vernon Smith located?
- Vernon Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 1805 Kipling St, Lakewood, CO 80215-1477.
- What is Vernon Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vernon Smith is (303) 232-7660.
- Does Vernon Smith accept Medicare?
- Vernon Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vernon Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Vernon Smith's NPI (1144294638) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.