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DR. CARSON JAMES SMITH MD
NPI 1285197244
Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle Surgery in Clearwater, FL

Active since April 08, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
430 MORTON PLANT ST STE 301, CLEARWATER, FL 33756(813) 987-9700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 12, 2025, Sep 6, 2024, Jun 18, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Carson James Smith Md NPPES

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

DR. CARSON JAMES SMITH MD (NPI 1285197244) is an individual foot and ankle surgery provider in Clearwater, Florida, licensed in Florida (207XX0004X) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285197244
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0004X
Provider Legal NameDR. CARSON JAMES SMITHCredential: MD
Location Address430 MORTON PLANT ST STE 301Clearwater, FL 33756-3395
Mailing Address5901 E Fowler Ave Ste 100Temple Terrace, FL 33617-2305 · (813) 987-9700
Phone(813) 987-9700
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1285197244 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Foot and Ankle SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0004X
License✔ Licensed in FL · 207XX0004X
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, foot and ankle surgeons deal with adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine foot and ankle, and children's foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.
430 MORTON PLANT ST STE 301, Clearwater, FL 33756
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 14860 Y St Ste 3800Sacramento, CA 95817-2307 · Phone (916) 734-2807 · Fax (916) 734-7904
Location 2920 Madison Ave Ste 447Memphis, TN 38103-3438 · Phone (901) 759-3275

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, AvMed and more.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

Dr. Carson 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 ID2264775287
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250618003682, I20260428003238
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Carson Smith reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Musculoskeletal Institute Chartered
Same address
Orthopaedic Surgery
430 MORTON PLANT ST STE 301
Clearwater, FL 33756
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 378 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154954949 (727) 461-6026
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic III Pl
194 mi
Medical Specialty
3334 CAPITAL MEDICAL BLVD STE 400
Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 474 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194778050 (850) 877-8174
Orthoatlanta, LLC
343 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
420 CHARTER BLVD STE 401
Macon, GA 31210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 168 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164132965 (478) 200-5710
Piedmont Orthopedics, LLC
414 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
105 COLLIER RD NW STE 2000
Atlanta, GA 30309
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 183 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114317062 (404) 352-1053

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.
17 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Morton Plant Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Clearwater, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100127
Location300 Pinellas StClearwater, FL 33756 · Pinellas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Piedmont Fayette Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Fayetteville, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110215
Location1255 Highway 54 WestFayetteville, GA 30214 · Fayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

GEORGE WENDELL M. FELICIANO M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
430 MORTON PLANT ST STE 301
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 461-6026
STEVEN H ALEXANDER RPAC
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
430 MORTON PLANT ST STE 301
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 461-6026
HARRISON HETHERSHAW
Nurse Practitioner
430 MORTON PLANT ST STE 301
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 461-6026
MATTHEW KRAUSE PA-C
Physician Assistant
430 MORTON PLANT ST STE 301
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 461-6026
MUSCULOSKELETAL INSTITUTE CHARTERED
Orthopaedic Surgery
430 MORTON PLANT ST STE 301
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 461-6026
BRANDON HENSLEY
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
430 MORTON PLANT ST STE 301
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 461-6026
AMANDA DEAVER PT
Physical Therapist
430 MORTON PLANT ST STE 301
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (813) 978-9700
MS. ASHLEY BRIEANNA SANCHEZ PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
430 MORTON PLANT ST STE 301
CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Pinellas County (727) 461-6026

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 Carson Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carson Smith is 1285197244. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2019.

Where is Carson Smith located?

Carson Smith practices at 430 Morton Plant St Ste 301, Clearwater, FL 33756. The listed phone number is (813) 987-9700.

What is Carson Smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Foot and Ankle Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XX0004X.

Is Carson Smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carson 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 Carson Smith's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Carson Smith reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Musculoskeletal Institute Chartered (Clearwater, FL), Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic III Pl (Tallahassee, FL), Orthoatlanta, LLC (Macon, GA) and Piedmont Orthopedics, LLC (Atlanta, GA). 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 Carson Smith's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Carson Smith accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, AvMed and Wellpoint list Carson 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 Carson Smith affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Carson Smith is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital and Piedmont Fayette Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carson Smith was last updated on June 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.