Patricia Smith, PA-C
NPI 1578349932 · Medical Physician Assistant · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patricia Smith, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1578349932).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578349932
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 50.008368RX (OH)
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
2 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
209 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 161 | $62 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 29 | $9 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 19 | $2 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$62 (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 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 93 | 81 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 39 | 19 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 34 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 31 | 17 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 30 | 15 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 26 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$40 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
- 2023-09-01
- Last updated
- 2024-01-30
- Certified
- 2024-01-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patricia Smith's NPI number?
- Patricia Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578349932, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patricia Smith's specialty?
- Patricia Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Patricia Smith located?
- Patricia Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 6585 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-4407.
- What is Patricia Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patricia Smith is (412) 365-1100.
- Does Patricia Smith accept Medicare?
- Patricia Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patricia Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Patricia Smith's NPI (1578349932) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.