Clarence Smith, MD
NPI 1972650851 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Clarence Smith, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1972650851).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972650851
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 42351 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,511 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 654 | $36 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Head With Contrast70496 | 183 | $76 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Neck With Contrast70498 | 183 | $74 |
| Ct Scan of Upper Spine Without Contrast72125 | 178 | $43 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Before and After Contrast70553 | 161 | $99 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Without Contrast70551 | 148 | $64 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$180 across 7 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 4488 Carothers Pkwy Ste 110Franklin, TN 37067-6584Phone: (615) 320-7387
- 103 Physicians Way Ste 100Lebanon, TN 37090-4129Phone: (615) 443-7436
- 210 25th Ave N Ste 1204Nashville, TN 37203-1620Phone: (615) 312-0600Fax: (615) 320-3259
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-04
- Last updated
- 2025-03-07
- Certified
- 2025-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Clarence Smith's NPI number?
- Clarence Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972650851, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Clarence Smith's specialty?
- Clarence Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Clarence Smith located?
- Clarence Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 209 Cherokee Station Dr, Nashville, TN 37209-4971.
- What is Clarence Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Clarence Smith is (502) 447-8786.
- Does Clarence Smith accept Medicare?
- Clarence Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Clarence Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Clarence Smith's NPI (1972650851) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.