Lonnie Smith, M.D.
NPI 1992817936 · Otolaryngology Physician · Tulare, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lonnie Smith, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Tulare, CA (NPI 1992817936).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992817936
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G516370 (CA)
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
19 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
357 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 | 224 | $92 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 48 | $168 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 43 | $130 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 23 | $49 |
| Sleep Study in Sleep Lab With Continuous Airway Pressure (6 Years Or Older)95811 | 19 | $686 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $49–$686 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 83 | 38 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 61 | 21 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 36 | — |
| Azelastine Hcl | 33 | 14 |
| Ofloxacin | 29 | 17 |
| Omeprazole | 20 | — |
| Fluticasone Propionatebrand: Xhance | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$283 across 9 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
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2017-01-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lonnie Smith's NPI number?
- Lonnie Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992817936, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lonnie Smith's specialty?
- Lonnie Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lonnie Smith located?
- Lonnie Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 1066 N Cherry St, Tulare, CA 93274-2251.
- What is Lonnie Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lonnie Smith is (559) 686-2599.
- Does Lonnie Smith accept Medicare?
- Lonnie Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lonnie Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Lonnie Smith's NPI (1992817936) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.