Sidney Smith, M.D.
NPI 1922148162 · Psychiatry Physician · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sidney Smith, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1922148162).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922148162
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 017761 (LA)
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
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
1,285 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 500 | $87 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 476 | $48 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 115 | $76 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 66 | $166 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 66 | $78 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 37 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 88 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 694 | 128 |
| Memantine Hcl | 658 | 136 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 604 | 118 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 581 | 113 |
| Alprazolam | 567 | 90 |
| Clonazepam | 563 | 77 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,423 across 113 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
- 2007-02-07
- Last updated
- 2021-10-07
- Certified
- 2021-10-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sidney Smith's NPI number?
- Sidney Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922148162, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sidney Smith's specialty?
- Sidney Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sidney Smith located?
- Sidney Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 3901 Houma Blvd Ste 401, Metairie, LA 70006-2930.
- What is Sidney Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sidney Smith is (504) 889-1448.
- Does Sidney Smith accept Medicare?
- Sidney Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sidney Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Sidney Smith's NPI (1922148162) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.