Chad Smith, MD
NPI 1851549455 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chad Smith, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1851549455).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851549455
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2013-00942 (NC)
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
17 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
1,085 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 409 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 137 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 136 | $87 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 102 | $160 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 93 | $57 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 136 | 67 |
| Meloxicam | 114 | 33 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 86 | 36 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 58 | 52 |
| Methylprednisolone | 48 | 47 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 38 | 24 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$52 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
- 2008-09-08
- Last updated
- 2021-01-22
- Certified
- 2021-01-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chad Smith's NPI number?
- Chad Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851549455, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chad Smith's specialty?
- Chad Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chad Smith located?
- Chad Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 3 Audubon Plaza Dr, Louisville, KY 40217-1300.
- What is Chad Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chad Smith is (502) 636-4900.
- Does Chad Smith accept Medicare?
- Chad Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chad Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Chad Smith's NPI (1851549455) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.