RONALD L SMITH-ARIZMENDI M.D.
NPI 1295721280
Anesthesiology in Arroyo Grande, CA
NPI Status: Active since September 23, 2005
Contact Information
345 S HALCYON RD
ARROYO GRANDE, CA
ZIP 93420
Phone: (805) 928-1731
Fax: (805) 349-8160
- Individual
- Male
- Anesthesiology
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About RONALD SMITH-ARIZMENDI
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ronald Smith-arizmendi, an anesthesiologist established in Arroyo Grande, California with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1295721280 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207L00000X with license number G74580 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.
- NPI
- 1295721280
- Provider Name
- RONALD L SMITH-ARIZMENDI M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 345 S HALCYON RD ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420
- Location Phone
- (805) 928-1731
- Location Fax
- (805) 349-8160
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 6406 SANTA MARIA, CA 93456
- Mailing Phone
- (805) 928-1731
- Mailing Fax
- (805) 349-8160
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 09-23-2005
- Last Update Date
- 01-15-2008
- Code Navigator
An anesthesiologist like Ronald Smith-arizmendi manages the care of surgical patients and pain relief through drug administration that reduces or eliminates pain during an operation, medical procedure or during labor and delivery of babies. During surgical procedures anesthesiologists are responsible for adjusting the amount of anesthetic, monitoring the patient's heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure and breathing.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Anesthesiology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207L00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- G74580
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| F71155 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | CA | |
| WG74580A | MEDICARE PIN (08) | CA | |
| 00G745800 | MEDICAID (05) | CA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Ronald Smith-arizmendi is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back
Anesthesia for other procedure on top of arm bone and shoulder joint
Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope
Anesthesia for other repair of lower abdomen hernia (1 year or older)
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, and bursae of shoulder and underarm
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
This service was performed 16 times for 16 patientsAnesthesia for procedures on skin, muscles, or nerves of the head, neck, and upper back involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during the procedure. This ensures you don't feel pain or discomfort. It's safe and monitored by professionals.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsAnesthesia for a procedure on the arm bone or shoulder joint involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during surgery. This ensures you feel no pain during the procedure. It's a common and safe practice in medical surgeries.
This service was performed 32 times for 32 patientsAnesthesia for a knee joint procedure or exam using an endoscope involves administering medication to numb the area or put you in a sleep-like state. This ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. The endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, allows the doctor to view the knee joint internally without making large incisions.
This service was performed 27 times for 27 patientsAnesthesia for lower abdomen hernia repair in individuals aged 1 year or older involves administering medication to ensure you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be either general (you're asleep) or regional (numbs a large area). It's safe and monitored by professionals.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsAnesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
This service was performed 17 times for 17 patientsAnesthesia for a procedure on the shoulder and underarm area involves numbing these regions to prevent pain during the operation. It may be localized to the specific area or general, putting you to sleep. It ensures comfort and pain-free surgery on nerves, muscles, tendons, fascia, or bursae.
This service was performed 15 times for 15 patientsThis procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
This service was performed 52 times for 52 patientsUltrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
This service was performed 55 times for 55 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-operative OSA assessment | 100% | 969 |
| Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) | ||
| Use of QCDR data for quality improvement such as comparative analysis reports across patient populations | Yes | N/A |
| Participation in a QCDR, clinical data registries, or other registries run by other government agencies such as FDA, or private entities such as a hospital or medical or surgical society. Activity must include use of QCDR data for quality improvement (e.g., comparative analysis across specific patient populations for adverse outcomes after an outpatient surgical procedure and corrective steps to address adverse outcome). | ||
| Use of QCDR for feedback reports that incorporate population health | Yes | N/A |
| Use of a QCDR to generate regular feedback reports that summarize local practice patterns and treatment outcomes, including for vulnerable populations. | ||
| Use of QCDR to support clinical decision making | Yes | N/A |
| Participation in a QCDR, demonstrating performance of activities that promote implementation of shared clinical decision making capabilities. | ||
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1295721280, we treat the final digit (0) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 60 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1295721280, enumerated as an "individual" on September 23, 2005.
The provider is located at 345 S HALCYON RD ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 and the phone number is (805) 928-1731.
Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
