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KENNETH B SMITH M.D.
NPI 1356310650
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Metairie, LA

Active since March 17, 2006PECOS Enrolled
4200 HOUMA BLVD FL 3, METAIRIE, LA 70006(504) 503-5205(504) 503-6019 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 19, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 19, 2018, Jan 5, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Kenneth B Smith M.d. NPPES

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

KENNETH B SMITH M.D. (NPI 1356310650) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Metairie, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.012364) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356310650
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH B SMITHCredential: M.D.
Location Address4200 HOUMA BLVD FL 3Metairie, LA 70006-2970
Mailing Address4200 Houma Blvd Fl 3Metairie, LA 70006-2970 · (504) 503-5205 · Fax (504) 503-6019
Phone(504) 503-5205
Fax(504) 503-6019
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 19, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1356310650 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.012364
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License 12364 (LA)
4200 HOUMA BLVD FL 3, Metairie, LA 70006
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1192554LA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Kenneth B Smith M.d. 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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Spirometry Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of COPD who had spirometry results documented
100%20 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
100%62 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%68 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers25 claims25 services$55.24 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$30.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Kenneth Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Smith is 1356310650. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 17, 2006.

Where is Kenneth Smith located?

Kenneth Smith practices at 4200 Houma Blvd Fl 3, Metairie, LA 70006. The listed phone number is (504) 503-5205.

What is Kenneth Smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Kenneth Smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Smith is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Smith was last updated on February 19, 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.