Joseph Smitherman, CRNA
NPI 1952606311 · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Smitherman, CRNA is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1952606311).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952606311
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1-102737 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
148 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 70 | $98 |
| Anesthesia for Exam of Colon Using an Endoscope00812 | 27 | $49 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 21 | $74 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 18 | $73 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Eye00140 | 12 | $89 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $49–$98 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-01-17
- Last updated
- 2011-01-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Smitherman's NPI number?
- Joseph Smitherman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952606311, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Smitherman's specialty?
- Joseph Smitherman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Smitherman located?
- Joseph Smitherman's practice location on file with NPPES is 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249-1900.
- What is Joseph Smitherman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Smitherman is (205) 934-7072.
- Does Joseph Smitherman accept Medicare?
- Joseph Smitherman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Smitherman's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Smitherman's NPI (1952606311) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-01-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.