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DR. LAVORIS RENEE BROWN-SMITH MD
NPI 1245582014
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Houston, TX

Active since October 03, 2012PECOS Enrolled
1415 CALIFORNIA ST, HOUSTON, TX 77006(832) 548-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 1, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 1, 2019, May 21, 2018, Mar 17, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Lavoris Renee Brown-smith Md NPPES

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

DR. LAVORIS RENEE BROWN-SMITH MD (NPI 1245582014) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q0014) and active in the NPI registry since October 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245582014
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAVORIS RENEE BROWN-SMITHCredential: MD
Location Address1415 CALIFORNIA STHouston, TX 77006
Mailing AddressPo Box 66308Houston, TX 77266-6308 · (832) 548-5000
Phone(832) 548-5000
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateApril 1, 20194 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1245582014 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · Q0014
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
1415 CALIFORNIA ST, Houston, TX 77006
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 110680 Jones Rd Ste 600Houston, TX 77065 · Phone (281) 477-0417 ext. 208 · Fax (832) 604-7604

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Lavoris Renee Brown-smith Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Lavoris Brown-smith reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Legacy Community Health Services, Inc
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
Houston, TX 77006
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 402 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679524961 (832) 548-5000
Oanh Ngoc Bui Do PA
17 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
10680 JONES RD STE 100
Houston, TX 77065
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033393400 (281) 477-0417

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77006 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

TEANDRA VASHON GORDON LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Harris County (832) 548-5000
DR. SEEMA MARIE VARGHESE D.D.S.
Dentist
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Harris County (832) 548-5000
NATALIE N. VANEK MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Harris County (832) 548-5000
MR. JOSEPH EDGAR ROBERTS LMSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Harris County (713) 351-7360
DR. TAMISHA ELISE JONES MD
Pediatrics
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Harris County (832) 548-5000
DR. BRANDAN L. URIBE O.D.
Optometrist
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Harris County (832) 548-5000
TARA JEAN FLESHNER
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Harris County (713) 665-8800
DR. NATALI MATTERN MUEHE MD
Pediatrics
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Harris County (832) 548-5000

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 Lavoris Brown-smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lavoris Brown-smith is 1245582014. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2012.

Where is Lavoris Brown-smith located?

Lavoris Brown-smith practices at 1415 California St, Houston, TX 77006. The listed phone number is (832) 548-5000.

What is Lavoris Brown-smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Lavoris Brown-smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lavoris Brown-smith is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Lavoris Brown-smith's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lavoris Brown-smith reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Legacy Community Health Services, Inc (Houston, TX) and Oanh Ngoc Bui Do PA (Houston, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Lavoris Brown-smith's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lavoris Brown-smith accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Lavoris Brown-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 Lavoris Brown-smith was last updated on April 1, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.