Nellis Smith, M.D.
NPI 1386678951 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · E Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nellis Smith, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in E Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1386678951).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386678951
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C40443 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
19 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
4,134 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 671 | $215 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 555 | $17 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate and Valve Function93325 | 272 | $3 |
| Ultrasound of Heart Blood Flow, Valves and Chambers93320 | 253 | $20 |
| Interpretation and Report of Ultrasound of Heart93314 | 251 | $96 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 427 | 140 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 410 | 109 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 388 | 111 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 374 | 109 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 333 | 100 |
| Losartan Potassium | 246 | 73 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$282 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
- 2006-07-10
- Last updated
- 2020-05-28
- Certified
- 2020-05-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nellis Smith's NPI number?
- Nellis Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386678951, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nellis Smith's specialty?
- Nellis Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nellis Smith located?
- Nellis Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 1950 University Ave, E Palo Alto, CA 94303-2250.
- What is Nellis Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nellis Smith is (650) 617-8100.
- Does Nellis Smith accept Medicare?
- Nellis Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nellis Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Nellis Smith's NPI (1386678951) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.