Nathan Smith, PA
NPI 1609434679 · Physician Assistant · Saranac Lake, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nathan Smith, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Saranac Lake, NY (NPI 1609434679).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609434679
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
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 tenure28% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
502 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 144 | $7 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 123 | $99 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 112 | $59 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 111 | $145 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 12 | $176 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$176 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 28 | 27 |
| Prednisone | 26 | 25 |
| Cephalexin | 19 | 19 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 16 | 16 |
| Methocarbamol | 14 | 14 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 13 | 13 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 203 Old Military RdLake Placid, NY 12946-1738Phone: (518) 523-8510
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-06-04
- Last updated
- 2019-06-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nathan Smith's NPI number?
- Nathan Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609434679, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nathan Smith's specialty?
- Nathan Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nathan Smith located?
- Nathan Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 2233 State Route 86, Saranac Lake, NY 12983.
- What is Nathan Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nathan Smith is (518) 897-2557.
- Does Nathan Smith accept Medicare?
- Nathan Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nathan Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Nathan Smith's NPI (1609434679) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.