George Smith, M.D.
NPI 1164492484 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Ruston, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Smith, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Ruston, LA (NPI 1164492484).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164492484
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 12037 (LA)
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
3,420 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 1,024 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 829 | $118 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 188 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 173 | $166 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 157 | $8 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 83 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 570 | 139 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 543 | 90 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 509 | 119 |
| Carvedilol | 485 | 99 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 444 | 89 |
| Atenolol | 401 | 79 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 399 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$599 across 36 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
- 2006-01-26
- Last updated
- 2009-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Smith's NPI number?
- George Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164492484, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Smith's specialty?
- George Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Smith located?
- George Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 S Farmerville St, Ruston, LA 71270-5941.
- What is George Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Smith is (318) 255-3690.
- Does George Smith accept Medicare?
- George Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — George Smith's NPI (1164492484) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.