Karen Smith, MD
NPI 1942293329 · Internal Medicine Physician · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Smith, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1942293329).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942293329
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1338712 (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
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
1,317 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 | 252 | $84 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 229 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 221 | $118 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 183 | $15 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 156 | $77 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 97 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 216 | 40 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 189 | 51 |
| Gabapentin | 150 | 33 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 125 | 33 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 100 | 19 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 96 | 14 |
| Lisinopril | 95 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$67 across 4 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
- 2005-08-31
- Last updated
- 2018-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Smith's NPI number?
- Karen Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942293329, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Smith's specialty?
- Karen Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Smith located?
- Karen Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 461 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503-2616.
- What is Karen Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Smith is (337) 289-8646.
- Does Karen Smith accept Medicare?
- Karen Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Smith's NPI (1942293329) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.