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DR. WILLIAM JAMES SMITH MD
NPI 1275573289
Emergency Medicine in Opelousas, LA

Active since June 07, 2006PECOS Enrolled
539 E PRUDHOMME ST, OPELOUSAS, LA 70570(337) 412-6287 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. William James Smith Md NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM JAMES SMITH MD (NPI 1275573289) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Opelousas, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (200416) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Roane Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275573289
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM JAMES SMITHCredential: MD
Location Address539 E PRUDHOMME STOpelousas, LA 70570-6499
Mailing Address200 Corporate Blvd, Suite 201Lafayette, LA 70508-3870 · (800) 893-9698
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJune 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1275573289 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in LA · 200416
Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

539 E PRUDHOMME ST, Opelousas, LA 70570

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1627534LA

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. William James 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 ID9931158474
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090730000049
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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
227 services220 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
150 services141 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
17 services17 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Roane Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Harriman, TN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440031
Location8045 Roane Medical Center DriveHarriman, TN 37748 · Roane County
Emergency services

Sweetwater Hospital Association

Acute Care Hospitals · Sweetwater, TN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440084
Location304 Wright StSweetwater, TN 37874 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Parkridge Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440156
Location2333 Mccallie AveChattanooga, TN 37404 · Hamilton County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70570 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Pharmacist
539 E PRUDHOMME ST
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
539 E PRUDHOMME ST
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
Physician Assistant
539 E PRUDHOMME ST
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
539 E PRUDHOMME ST
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
539 E PRUDHOMME ST
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
Nurse Practitioner
539 E PRUDHOMME ST
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
General Acute Care Hospital
539 E PRUDHOMME ST, 6TH FLOOR
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
Rehabilitation Unit
539 E PRUDHOMME ST
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570

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 William Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Smith is 1275573289. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2006.

Where is William Smith located?

William Smith practices at 539 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA 70570. The listed phone number is (337) 412-6287.

What is William Smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is William Smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William 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.

What insurance does William Smith accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list William 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.

Is William Smith affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Smith is affiliated with Roane Medical Center, Sweetwater Hospital Association and Parkridge Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Smith was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.