Richard Smith, MD
NPI 1790928661 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Alabaster, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Smith, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Alabaster, AL (NPI 1790928661).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790928661
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD.31542 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
471 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 205 | $159 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 129 | $110 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 102 | $7 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 35 | $195 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$195 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 137 | 133 |
| Prednisone | 129 | 126 |
| Naproxen | 85 | 85 |
| Cephalexin | 84 | 84 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 68 | 68 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 35 | 34 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 35 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1000 1st St NMail Slot 584Alabaster, AL 35007-8703Phone: (501) 686-8586
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-08
- Last updated
- 2026-06-06
- Certified
- 2026-06-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Smith's NPI number?
- Richard Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790928661, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Smith's specialty?
- Richard Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Smith located?
- Richard Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 1010 1st St N Ste 220, Alabaster, AL 35007-8623.
- What is Richard Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Smith is (205) 620-8606.
- Does Richard Smith accept Medicare?
- Richard Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Smith's NPI (1790928661) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-06-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.