David Smith, MD
NPI 1790987071 · Body Imaging Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Smith, MD is a Body Imaging Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1790987071).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790987071
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Body Imaging PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.202842 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
711 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 182 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View74018 | 103 | $8 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 65 | $84 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 38 | $11 |
| Ct Scan of Chest With Contrast71260 | 36 | $52 |
| 3d Radiographic Procedure With Computerized Image Postprocessing76377 | 30 | $37 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$69,269 across 49 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
- 2007-05-31
- Last updated
- 2010-03-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Smith's NPI number?
- David Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790987071, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Smith's specialty?
- David Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Body Imaging Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Smith located?
- David Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121.
- What is David Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Smith is (504) 842-4000.
- Does David Smith accept Medicare?
- David Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — David Smith's NPI (1790987071) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-03-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.