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LOUISE A SMITH MD
NPI 1235126608
Anesthesiology in Louisville, KY

Active since September 30, 2005PECOS Enrolled
86.32/100
CMS Quality Rating
4000 KRESGE WAY, LOUISVILLE, KY 40207(502) 259-5391(502) 259-9733 Get Directions Write a Review

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

About Louise A Smith Md NPPES

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

LOUISE A SMITH MD (NPI 1235126608) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Louisville, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (23128) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville, and is a graduate of University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235126608
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameLOUISE A SMITHCredential: MD
Location Address4000 KRESGE WAYLouisville, KY 40207-4605
Mailing AddressPo Box 34748Louisville, KY 40232-4748 · (502) 259-5391 · Fax (502) 259-9733
Phone(502) 259-5391
Fax(502) 259-9733
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kentucky College Of MedicineGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateSeptember 30, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1235126608 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 23128
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
4000 KRESGE WAY, Louisville, KY 40207
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid64231285KY

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

Louise A Smith 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 ID3072789270
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120109000887
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 6

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
64 services64 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
39 services39 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
24 services24 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
22 services22 patients
Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 00520
Anesthesia for a closed chest procedure involves the use of medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). This helps maintain comfort and safety.
16 services15 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baptist Health Louisville

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180130
Location4000 Kresge WayLouisville, KY 40207 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

86.32/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality83.91
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

ERIC D ELDER PAC
Physician Assistant
4000 KRESGE WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Jefferson County (502) 899-7646
TERESA O. KRAUS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4000 KRESGE WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Jefferson County (502) 473-2132
ANITA ROSE FEATHERS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4000 KRESGE WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Jefferson County (502) 473-2132
PETER S LANSING MD
Anesthesiology
4000 KRESGE WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Jefferson County (502) 259-5391
DR. CHRISTOPHER M KAUFFMANN MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
4000 KRESGE WAY, PATHOLOGY DEPT
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Jefferson County (502) 897-8226
MRS. NANCY C BURGESS APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
4000 KRESGE WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Jefferson County (502) 897-8281
LOUISVILLE EMERGENCY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, PSC
Physician Assistant
4000 KRESGE WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Jefferson County (502) 899-7646
SHIRLEY J MEREDITH, MD, PLLC
Internal Medicine
4000 KRESGE WAY, BAPTIST EAST WOUND CARE CENTER
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Jefferson County (502) 259-4470

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 Louise Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Louise Smith is 1235126608. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 30, 2005.

Where is Louise Smith located?

Louise Smith practices at 4000 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY 40207. The listed phone number is (502) 259-5391.

What is Louise Smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Louise Smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Louise 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.

Is Louise Smith affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Louise Smith is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Louise 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 23 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.