Karah Smith, PA-C
NPI 1285622746 · Physician Assistant · Dalton, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karah Smith, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Dalton, GA (NPI 1285622746).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285622746
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 001936 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
5,489 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 657 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 542 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 512 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 500 | $72 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 475 | $13 |
| Ldl Cholesterol Level83721 | 475 | $10 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 136 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 400 | 112 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 351 | 101 |
| Lisinopril | 308 | 89 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 295 | 83 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 255 | 73 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 239 | 66 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$790 across 44 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
- 2005-10-10
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karah Smith's NPI number?
- Karah Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285622746, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karah Smith's specialty?
- Karah Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karah Smith located?
- Karah Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 1114 Professional Blvd, Dalton, GA 30720-2588.
- What is Karah Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karah Smith is (706) 278-0138.
- Does Karah Smith accept Medicare?
- Karah Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karah Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Karah Smith's NPI (1285622746) 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.