Paula Smith, ARNP
NPI 1952757858 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paula Smith, ARNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1952757858).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952757858
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1033096 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
694 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 131 | $79 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 125 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 82 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 75 | $13 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 64 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 47 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 71 | 31 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 67 | 33 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 65 | 27 |
| Gabapentin | 64 | 23 |
| Losartan Potassium | 57 | 22 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 51 | 27 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 43 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 730 Asp AveSuite 210Norman, OK 73069-4933Phone: (405) 310-4477Fax: (405) 310-4417
- 5500 N Macarthur BlvdIrving, TX 75038-2603Phone: (972) 518-1325
- 7426 W Bonnie PlKennewick, WA 99336-1124Phone: (866) 904-7721Fax: (505) 545-8932
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-05-10
- Last updated
- 2023-10-12
- Certified
- 2023-10-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paula Smith's NPI number?
- Paula Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952757858, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paula Smith's specialty?
- Paula Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paula Smith located?
- Paula Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 1812 S J St Ste 102, Tacoma, WA 98405-4965.
- What is Paula Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paula Smith is (253) 552-4900.
- Does Paula Smith accept Medicare?
- Paula Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paula Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Paula Smith's NPI (1952757858) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.