Branford Smith, DDS
NPI 1437774148 · Dentist · Houma, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Dentist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Branford Smith, DDS is a Dentist provider in Houma, LA (NPI 1437774148).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437774148
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- DentistDental Providers
- Credential
- DDS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 7082 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 173 | 143 |
| Ibuprofen | 121 | 103 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 107 | 87 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 66 | 59 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 59 | 48 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 52 | 46 |
| Metronidazole | 35 | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$42 across 3 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)
- 4690 La-1Raceland, LA 70394Phone: (504) 234-9180
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-06-09
- Last updated
- 2021-06-09
- Certified
- 2021-06-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Branford Smith's NPI number?
- Branford Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437774148, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Branford Smith's specialty?
- Branford Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dentist (Dental Providers).
- Where is Branford Smith located?
- Branford Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 5934 W Main St, Houma, LA 70360-1715.
- What is Branford Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Branford Smith is (504) 234-9180.
- Does Branford Smith accept Medicare?
- Branford Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Branford Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Branford Smith's NPI (1437774148) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.