Kari Smith, M.D.
NPI 1821357823 · Family Medicine Physician · St Augustine, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kari Smith, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in St Augustine, FL (NPI 1821357823).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821357823
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME120855 (FL)
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
14 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
292 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 203 | $120 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 62 | $175 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 27 | $71 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $71–$175 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 48 | 48 |
| Prednisone | 33 | 33 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 31 | 31 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 30 | 30 |
| Cephalexin | 24 | 24 |
| Cefdinir | 20 | 20 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 17 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 across 1 record (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
- 2012-05-10
- Last updated
- 2025-11-18
- Certified
- 2025-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kari Smith's NPI number?
- Kari Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821357823, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kari Smith's specialty?
- Kari Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kari Smith located?
- Kari Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 16 Saint Johns Medical Park Dr, St Augustine, FL 32086-5299.
- What is Kari Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kari Smith is (904) 794-5411.
- Does Kari Smith accept Medicare?
- Kari Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kari Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Kari Smith's NPI (1821357823) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.