Brian Smith, MD
NPI 1629298757 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Smith, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1629298757).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629298757
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0101256622 (VA)
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
19 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
661 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 302 | $160 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 231 | $7 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 79 | $111 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 49 | $192 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$192 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 35 | 33 |
| Prednisone | 33 | 33 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 15 | 15 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 15 | 14 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 13 | 12 |
| Azithromycin | 11 | 11 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$60 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)
- 3280 Mitchell BlvdMoody Afb, GA 31699-4263Phone: (229) 257-2778
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-30
- Last updated
- 2025-01-31
- Certified
- 2025-01-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Smith's NPI number?
- Brian Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629298757, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Smith's specialty?
- Brian Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Smith located?
- Brian Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Corporate Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508-3870.
- What is Brian Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Smith is (337) 609-5109.
- Does Brian Smith accept Medicare?
- Brian Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Smith's NPI (1629298757) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.