DR. FRANK W. SMART MD
NPI 1275571341
Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology in New Orleans, LA

Active since June 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
88.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
3700 SAINT CHARLES AVE, 5TH FLOOR, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115(504) 412-1366 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Frank W. Smart Md NPPES

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

DR. FRANK W. SMART MD (NPI 1275571341) is an individual advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (018306) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275571341
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RA0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. FRANK W. SMARTCredential: MD
Location Address3700 SAINT CHARLES AVE, 5TH FLOORNew Orleans, LA 70115-4637
Mailing Address533 Bolivar St # 3-42New Orleans, LA 70112-1349 · (504) 568-2688 · Fax (504) 568-2147
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 2018
NPI 1275571341 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RA0001X
License Licensed in LA · 018306
Definition
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License 25MA08078200 (NJ), 018306 (LA)
3700 SAINT CHARLES AVE, New Orleans, LA 70115

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. Frank W. Smart 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 ID5991603987
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110816000199
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 4

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
135 services81 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
55 services40 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
28 services21 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

University Medical Center New Orleans

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190005
Location2000 Canal StreetNew Orleans, LA 70112 · Orleans County
Emergency services

West Jefferson Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Marrero, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190039
Location1101 Medical Center BlvdMarrero, LA 70072 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

East Jefferson General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Metairie, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190176
Location4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lallie Kemp Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Independence, LA
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number191321
Location52579 Highway 51 SouthIndependence, LA 70443 · Tangipahoa County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70115 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

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.

88.05/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.6
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.23

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.

Technician, Health Information
3700 SAINT CHARLES AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Internal Medicine
3700 SAINT CHARLES AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Internal Medicine
3700 SAINT CHARLES AVE, 2ND FLOOR
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Technician, Health Information
3700 SAINT CHARLES AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Technician, Health Information
3700 SAINT CHARLES AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Nurse Practitioner
3700 SAINT CHARLES AVE, 2ND FLOOR
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Obstetrics & Gynecology
3700 SAINT CHARLES AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3700 SAINT CHARLES AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115

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 Frank Smart's NPI number?

The NPI number for Frank Smart is 1275571341. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2006.

Where is Frank Smart located?

Frank Smart practices at 3700 Saint Charles Ave 5th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70115. The listed phone number is (504) 412-1366.

What is Frank Smart's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RA0001X.

Is Frank Smart enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Frank Smart 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 Frank Smart accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Frank Smart 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.

Is Frank Smart affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Frank Smart is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans, West Jefferson Medical Center, East Jefferson General Hospital and Lallie Kemp Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Frank Smart was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.