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DR. JAMES GARLAND SMITH JR. MD
NPI 1023007812
Hospitalist in Shreveport, LA

Active since October 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9820 BAYOU BEND DR, SHREVEPORT, LA 71115(318) 797-6627(318) 797-9395 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 9, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 9, 2022, Apr 13, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. James Garland Smith Jr. Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JAMES GARLAND SMITH JR. MD (NPI 1023007812) is an individual hospitalist provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (018986) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Morehouse General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Monroe.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023007812
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES GARLAND SMITH JR.Credential: MD
Location Address9820 BAYOU BEND DRShreveport, LA 71115-8599
Mailing Address5959 S Sherwood Forest BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70816-6038 · (318) 966-4541 · Fax (225) 765-9196
Phone(318) 797-6627
Fax(318) 797-9395
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateOctober 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 9, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 9, 2022
✔ NPI 1023007812 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 018986
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 018986 (LA)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License 018986 (LA)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License 018986 (LA)
9820 BAYOU BEND DR, Shreveport, LA 71115
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1309 Jackson StMonroe, LA 71201-7407 · Phone (318) 966-4541 · Fax (318) 966-4543

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1926973LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Garland Smith Jr. Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9830162494
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040813000107
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
317 services114 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
224 services88 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
121 services97 patients
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36556
This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.
25 services25 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
16 services16 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Morehouse General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bastrop, LA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190116
Location323 W WalnutBastrop, LA 71220 · Morehouse County
Emergency services

St Francis Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Monroe, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190125
Location309 Jackson StreetMonroe, LA 71201 · Ouachita County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71115 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Home ventilator, any type, used with invasive interface, (e.g., tracheostomy tube) E0465
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$801.76 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Smith is 1023007812. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 14, 2005.

Where is James Smith located?

James Smith practices at 9820 Bayou Bend Dr, Shreveport, LA 71115. The listed phone number is (318) 797-6627.

What is James Smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is James Smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Smith is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does James Smith accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list James Smith as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is James Smith affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Smith is affiliated with Morehouse General Hospital and St Francis Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Smith was last updated on August 9, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.