ERNEST R SMITH
NPI 1255019170
Counselor - Mental Health in Arlington, TX
About Ernest R Smith NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
ERNEST R SMITH (NPI 1255019170) is an individual mental health provider in Arlington, Texas, licensed in Texas (90228) and active in the NPI registry since July 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2021).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Ernest R Smith 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
4Medicare enrollment records show Ernest Smith reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Bedford, TX 76021
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
Plano, TX 75093
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 64 clinicians in this Medicare group
Jacksonville, FL 32207
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 240 clinicians in this Medicare group
Miami, FL 33136
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 128 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
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 Ernest Smith's NPI number?
The NPI number for Ernest Smith is 1255019170. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2023.
Where is Ernest Smith located?
Ernest Smith practices at 1398 W Mayfield Rd Ste 220, Arlington, TX 76015. The listed phone number is (682) 777-4325.
What is Ernest Smith's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.
Is Ernest Smith enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Ernest 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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Ernest Smith's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ernest Smith reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Salt And Light Psychological Services PLLC (Bedford, TX), Connections Wellness Group (Plano, TX), Mccd Fl Psychiatry Services PA (Jacksonville, FL) and Brave Health Medical Group PA (Miami, FL). 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 Ernest Smith's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Ernest Smith accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Cigna Healthcare, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Ernest 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 Ernest Smith was last updated on July 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.
# Ernest R Smith · NPI 1255019170
Mental Health provider in Arlington, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 10, 2023.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1255019170 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** July 10, 2023
- **Primary specialty:** Counselor - Mental Health · taxonomy 101YM0800X
- **State license:** 90228 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1398 W MAYFIELD RD STE 220, Arlington, TX 76015-2356
- **Phone:** (682) 777-4325
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment
- **Bills Medicare through:** 4 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Salt And Light Psychological Services PLLC (NPI 1003583972, Bedford, TX); Connections Wellness Group (NPI 1003398421, Plano, TX); Mccd Fl Psychiatry Services PA (NPI 1659003457, Jacksonville, FL); Brave Health Medical Group PA (NPI 1225669161, Miami, FL) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2021
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 21, 2025
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1255019170) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.