DR. RITA J. CHERNI-SMITH MD
NPI 1265466643
Internal Medicine in Sheridan, WY

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1401 W 5TH ST, SHERIDAN, WY 82801(307) 675-2667(307) 675-2668 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 20, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 20, 2023, Nov 16, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Rita J. Cherni-smith Md NPPES

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

DR. RITA J. CHERNI-SMITH MD (NPI 1265466643) is an individual internal medicine provider in Sheridan, Wyoming, licensed in Wyoming (5870A) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265466643
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RITA J. CHERNI-SMITHCredential: MD
Location Address1401 W 5TH STSheridan, WY 82801-2705
Mailing AddressPo Box 787, 1039 Wyoming Highway 345Ranchester, WY 82839-0787 · (307) 655-2317
Fax(307) 675-2668
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 20, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 20, 2023
✔ NPI 1265466643 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WY · 5870A✔ Licensed in TX · G9440✔ Licensed in OR · MD14009
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1401 W 5TH ST, Sheridan, WY 82801

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. Rita J. Cherni-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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Rita Cherni-smith reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

General Acute Care Hospital
1401 W 5TH ST
Sheridan, WY 82801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wyoming enrollment
  • 133 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 82801 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
$129.37 typical visit price
range $56.42 – $170.72
Typical copayment $32.34 (range $14.10 – $42.68)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.46 typical visit price
range $18.19 – $139.32
Typical copayment $24.86 (range $4.54 – $34.83)
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.

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.

Ambulance (Air Transport)
1401 W 5TH ST
SHERIDAN, WY 82801
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1401 W 5TH ST
SHERIDAN, WY 82801
Psychiatric Unit
1401 W 5TH ST
SHERIDAN, WY 82801
Anesthesiology
1401 W 5TH ST
SHERIDAN, WY 82801
Anesthesiology
1401 W 5TH ST
SHERIDAN, WY 82801
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1401 W 5TH ST
SHERIDAN, WY 82801
Anesthesiology
1401 W 5TH ST, SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
SHERIDAN, WY 82801
Hospice Care, Community Based
1401 W 5TH ST
SHERIDAN, WY 82801

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 Rita Cherni-smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rita Cherni-smith is 1265466643. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Where is Rita Cherni-smith located?

Rita Cherni-smith practices at 1401 W 5th St, Sheridan, WY 82801. The listed phone number is (307) 675-2667.

What is Rita Cherni-smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Rita Cherni-smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rita Cherni-smith is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Rita Cherni-smith's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rita Cherni-smith reassigns Medicare benefits to Memorial Hospital Of Sheridan County (Sheridan, WY). The 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 Rita Cherni-smith's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rita Cherni-smith was last updated on January 20, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.