Arthur Smith, MD
NPI 1629000856 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Piedmont, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Arthur Smith, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Piedmont, SC (NPI 1629000856).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629000856
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 20771 (SC)
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
19 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
276 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 | 172 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 52 | $119 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), 41-60 Minutes95812 | 21 | $304 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 16 | $157 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 15 | $142 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $82–$304 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 162 | 36 |
| Levetiracetam | 141 | 21 |
| Pregabalin | 108 | 22 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 89 | 24 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 89 | 16 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 80 | 18 |
| Clonazepam | 77 | — |
| Zonisamide | 75 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$218 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
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2007-12-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arthur Smith's NPI number?
- Arthur Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629000856, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Arthur Smith's specialty?
- Arthur Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Arthur Smith located?
- Arthur Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 103 Clair Dr, Piedmont, SC 29673-6400.
- What is Arthur Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Arthur Smith is (864) 295-0051.
- Does Arthur Smith accept Medicare?
- Arthur Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Arthur Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Arthur Smith's NPI (1629000856) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-12-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.