Matthew Smith, MD
NPI 1780817551 · Ophthalmology Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Smith, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1780817551).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780817551
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD204712 (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
16 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
1,381 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 370 | $118 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 330 | $37 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 120 | $43 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 111 | $490 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 82 | $33 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 80 | $58 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,047 | 305 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 654 | 139 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 494 | 125 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 309 | 68 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 242 | 180 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 133 | 28 |
| Timolol Maleate | 133 | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$572 across 28 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
- 2009-08-27
- Last updated
- 2015-04-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Smith's NPI number?
- Matthew Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780817551, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Smith's specialty?
- Matthew Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Matthew Smith located?
- Matthew Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 550 Connell Park Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70806-6539.
- What is Matthew Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Smith is (225) 924-2020.
- Does Matthew Smith accept Medicare?
- Matthew Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Smith's NPI (1780817551) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-04-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.