John Smith, MD
NPI 1578753869 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Smith, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1578753869).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578753869
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD.200953 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,156 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 | 244 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 164 | $78 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 95 | $179 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 92 | $14 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 72 | $8 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 68 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 495 | 140 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 421 | 128 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 408 | 93 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 380 | 121 |
| Bisoprolol Fumarate | 301 | 92 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 292 | 99 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$320 across 20 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)
- 3311 Prescott Rd Ste 112Alexandria, LA 71301-3917Phone: (318) 767-3346
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-01
- Last updated
- 2025-08-11
- Certified
- 2025-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Smith's NPI number?
- John Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578753869, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Smith's specialty?
- John Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Smith located?
- John Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 5825 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70805-2408.
- What is John Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Smith is (225) 358-1065.
- Does John Smith accept Medicare?
- John Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — John Smith's NPI (1578753869) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.