Eleanor Smith, MD
NPI 1255906681 · Family Medicine Physician · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Eleanor Smith, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1255906681).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255906681
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- LL86130 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 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
50 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 25 | $119 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 25 | $112 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $112–$119 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 46 | 21 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 45 | 17 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 28 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 25 | 12 |
| Losartan Potassium | 22 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 20 | — |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31 across 2 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
- 2021-05-27
- Last updated
- 2024-10-22
- Certified
- 2024-10-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eleanor Smith's NPI number?
- Eleanor Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255906681, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eleanor Smith's specialty?
- Eleanor Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Eleanor Smith located?
- Eleanor Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 17240 Heartbeat Cir, Covington, LA 70435-5757.
- What is Eleanor Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eleanor Smith is (985) 898-4001.
- Does Eleanor Smith accept Medicare?
- Eleanor Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Eleanor Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Eleanor Smith's NPI (1255906681) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.