Paula Smith, M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1144649062 · Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paula Smith, M.D., PH.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1144649062).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144649062
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- U1385 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 15 | 15 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-08
- Last updated
- 2023-08-22
- Certified
- 2023-08-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paula Smith's NPI number?
- Paula Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144649062, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paula Smith's specialty?
- Paula Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paula Smith located?
- Paula Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4000.
- What is Paula Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paula Smith is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Paula Smith accept Medicare?
- Paula Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paula Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Paula Smith's NPI (1144649062) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.