Ernest Smith, PA-C
NPI 1356519706 · Physician Assistant · Jamestown, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernest Smith, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Jamestown, NC (NPI 1356519706).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356519706
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
215 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 | 108 | $102 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 52 | $61 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 28 | $157 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 27 | $72 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $61–$157 (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 · 85 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 348 | 66 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 233 | 52 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 152 | 40 |
| Clonazepam | 148 | 41 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 128 | 34 |
| Gabapentin | 118 | 24 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 112 | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,665 across 154 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 507 N Lindsay StHigh Point, NC 27262-4303Phone: (336) 883-0029Fax: (336) 883-0867
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-02-19
- Last updated
- 2024-06-25
- Certified
- 2024-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernest Smith's NPI number?
- Ernest Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356519706, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernest Smith's specialty?
- Ernest Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ernest Smith located?
- Ernest Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 108 W Main St Ste E, Jamestown, NC 27282-9812.
- What is Ernest Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernest Smith is (336) 883-0029.
- Does Ernest Smith accept Medicare?
- Ernest Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernest Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernest Smith's NPI (1356519706) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.