Melanie Smith, MD
NPI 1659317410 · Family Medicine Physician · Bossier City, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Smith, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Bossier City, LA (NPI 1659317410).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659317410
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 024826 (LA)
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
1,119 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 290 | $7 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 233 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 195 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 146 | $117 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 72 | $120 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 45 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 115 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 262 | 57 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 186 | 40 |
| Omeprazole | 183 | 47 |
| Meloxicam | 166 | 50 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 155 | 35 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 153 | 35 |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 140 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,414 across 104 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
- 2006-06-21
- Last updated
- 2007-12-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Smith's NPI number?
- Melanie Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659317410, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Smith's specialty?
- Melanie Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melanie Smith located?
- Melanie Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 2300 Hospital Dr, Bossier City, LA 71111-2394.
- What is Melanie Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Smith is (318) 212-7830.
- Does Melanie Smith accept Medicare?
- Melanie Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Smith's NPI (1659317410) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-12-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.