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DR. WILLIAM B SMITH M.D.
NPI 1124024054
Specialist in New Orleans, LA

Active since June 24, 2005PECOS Enrolled
2820 CANAL ST, FL 1, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119(504) 821-8158(504) 827-7416 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. William B Smith M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM B SMITH M.D. (NPI 1124024054) is an individual specialist in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (05037R) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1974).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124024054
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM B SMITHCredential: M.D.
Location Address2820 CANAL ST, FL 1New Orleans, LA 70119-6302
Mailing Address2820 Canal St, Fl 1New Orleans, LA 70119-6302 · (504) 821-8158 · Fax (504) 827-7416
Fax(504) 827-7416
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1974
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1124024054 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
License Licensed in LA · 05037R
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
2820 CANAL ST, New Orleans, LA 70119

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1322482LA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. William B Smith M.d. 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 ID2264450048
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090416000181
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
73%95 patients4/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
66%163 patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
10%173 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
19%85 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
47%85 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
95%85 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
66%423 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%740 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
18%93 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
2%203 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
69%192 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
13%350 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
66%93 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
87%319 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
51%107 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 47% · 74 patients
53%74 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
51%350 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
5%350 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Percentage of the following patients - all considered at high risk of cardiovascular events - who were prescribed or were on statin therapy during the measurement period: - Adults aged >= 21 years who were previously diagnosed with or currently have an active…
86%96 patients4/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 6% · 93 patients
11%93 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
5%350 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Specialist
2820 CANAL ST, FL 1
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2820 CANAL ST, 1ST FLOOR
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
2820 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2820 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2820 CANAL ST, 1ST FLOOR
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2820 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Specialist
2820 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2820 CANAL ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119

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 William Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Smith is 1124024054. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2005.

Where is William Smith located?

William Smith practices at 2820 Canal St Fl 1, New Orleans, LA 70119. The listed phone number is (504) 821-8158.

What is William Smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is William Smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William 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 William Smith accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list William 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Smith was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 26 days 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.