Kris Smith, MD
NPI 1821085473 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kris Smith, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1821085473).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821085473
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 24215 (AZ)
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
20 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
130 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 26 | $156 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 26 | $124 |
| Use of Operating Microscope69990 | 24 | $197 |
| Computer-Assisted Procedure Inside Brain61781 | 21 | $223 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 21 | $88 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance During Surgery76998 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19,579 across 6 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
- 2005-09-29
- Last updated
- 2025-05-08
- Certified
- 2025-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kris Smith's NPI number?
- Kris Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821085473, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kris Smith's specialty?
- Kris Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kris Smith located?
- Kris Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 2910 N 3rd Ave # 200, Phoenix, AZ 85013-4434.
- What is Kris Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kris Smith is (602) 406-7750.
- Does Kris Smith accept Medicare?
- Kris Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kris Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Kris Smith's NPI (1821085473) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.