Brenda Smith
NPI 1730493966 · Family Nurse Practitioner · West Monroe, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brenda Smith is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in West Monroe, LA (NPI 1730493966).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730493966
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP06154 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
15 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 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydralazine Hcl | 269 | 74 |
| Nitroglycerin | 261 | 171 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 258 | 96 |
| Furosemide | 251 | 85 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 217 | 61 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 210 | 79 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 188 | 49 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$379 across 31 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
- 2010-07-29
- Last updated
- 2012-03-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brenda Smith's NPI number?
- Brenda Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730493966, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brenda Smith's specialty?
- Brenda Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Brenda Smith located?
- Brenda Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 402 Mcmillan Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291-5326.
- What is Brenda Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brenda Smith is (318) 338-3540.
- Does Brenda Smith accept Medicare?
- Brenda Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brenda Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Brenda Smith's NPI (1730493966) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-03-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.