Thom Smilari, MD
NPI 1386689347 · Cytopathology Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thom Smilari, MD is a Cytopathology Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1386689347).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386689347
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cytopathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- MD.12498R (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
449 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 251 | $34 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 54 | $25 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 54 | $25 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 45 | $31 |
| Screening Cytopathology, Cervical Or Vaginal (any Reporting System), Collected in Preservative Fluid, Automated Thin Layer Preparation, Requiring Interpretation By PhysicianG0124 | 27 | $22 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$40 across 1 record (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
- 2006-06-16
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thom Smilari's NPI number?
- Thom Smilari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386689347, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thom Smilari's specialty?
- Thom Smilari is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cytopathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thom Smilari located?
- Thom Smilari's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429.
- What is Thom Smilari's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thom Smilari is (504) 842-4000.
- Does Thom Smilari accept Medicare?
- Thom Smilari is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thom Smilari's NPI active?
- Yes — Thom Smilari's NPI (1386689347) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.