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DR. JOSEPH CHARLES SMATHERS DC, DO
NPI 1306147681
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Apo, AP

Active since November 03, 2010PECOS Enrolled
374TH MEDICAL GROUP, UNIT 5071, APO, AP 96328(315) 225-3575 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2026, Sep 6, 2023, Feb 8, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Joseph Charles Smathers Dc, Do NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH CHARLES SMATHERS DC, DO (NPI 1306147681) is an individual sports medicine provider in Apo, AP, licensed in Kentucky (05229) and active in the NPI registry since November 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306147681
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH CHARLES SMATHERSCredential: DC, DO
Location Address374TH MEDICAL GROUP, UNIT 5071Apo, AP 96328-5071
Mailing Address48th Mdg/raf LakenheathApo, AE 09461 · (440) 163-8528
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 3, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2026
NPI 1306147681 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0005X
License Licensed in KY · 05229
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Also ListedChiropractorTaxonomy 111N00000X · License 11590 (TX)
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License 20A17503 (CA)

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Joseph Charles Smathers Dc, Do 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
374TH MEDICAL GROUP, UNIT 5071
APO, AP 96328
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
374TH MEDICAL GROUP, UNIT 5071
APO, AP 96328
Family Medicine
374TH MEDICAL GROUP, UNIT 5071
APO, AP 96328
Obstetrics & Gynecology
374TH MEDICAL GROUP, UNIT 5071
APO, AP 96328
Social Worker (Clinical)
374TH MEDICAL GROUP, UNIT 5071
APO, AP 96328
Preventive Medicine (Aerospace Medicine)
374TH MEDICAL GROUP, UNIT 5071
APO, AP 96328
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
374TH MEDICAL GROUP, UNIT 5071
APO, AP 96328
Psychologist (Clinical)
374TH MEDICAL GROUP, UNIT 5071
APO, AP 96328

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 Joseph Smathers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Smathers is 1306147681. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 3, 2010.

Where is Joseph Smathers located?

Joseph Smathers practices at 374th Medical Group Unit 5071, Apo, AP 96328. The listed phone number is (315) 225-3575.

What is Joseph Smathers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Is Joseph Smathers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Smathers is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Smathers was last updated on July 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 31 days 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.