David Smith, M.D.
NPI 1962497636 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Smith, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1962497636).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962497636
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G37087 (CA)
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 tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-19
- Last updated
- 2012-10-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Smith's NPI number?
- David Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962497636, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Smith's specialty?
- David Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Smith located?
- David Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 9900 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037-1210.
- What is David Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Smith is (858) 453-8060.
- Does David Smith accept Medicare?
- David Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — David Smith's NPI (1962497636) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.