James Smithson, MD
NPI 1720248768 · Emergency Medicine Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Smithson, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1720248768).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720248768
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A100174 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 51 | 50 |
| Lactulose | 34 | 33 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 30 | 30 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 24 | 24 |
| Ibuprofen | 22 | 22 |
| Cephalexin | 18 | 18 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 17 | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-12
- Last updated
- 2021-11-18
- Certified
- 2021-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Smithson's NPI number?
- James Smithson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720248768, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Smithson's specialty?
- James Smithson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Smithson located?
- James Smithson's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9001.
- What is James Smithson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Smithson is (619) 543-6737.
- Does James Smithson accept Medicare?
- James Smithson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Smithson's NPI active?
- Yes — James Smithson's NPI (1720248768) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.