Nicholas Smith, MD
NPI 1720717374 · Internal Medicine Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Smith, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1720717374).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720717374
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- LL87827 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 28 | 12 |
| Losartan Potassium | 22 | 11 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 19 | — |
| Furosemide | 18 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 17 | — |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 15 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$242 across 2 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
- 2022-06-08
- Last updated
- 2022-06-08
- Certified
- 2022-06-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Smith's NPI number?
- Nicholas Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720717374, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Smith's specialty?
- Nicholas Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Smith located?
- Nicholas Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 169 Ashley Avenue Room 202 Main Hospital, Charleston, SC 29425.
- What is Nicholas Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Smith is (843) 792-5386.
- Does Nicholas Smith accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Smith's NPI (1720717374) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.