KENNETH SMITHSON
NPI 1356433775
Anesthesiology - Critical Care Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since September 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.57/100
CMS Quality Rating
1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(800) 822-8816 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 25, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Kenneth Smithson NPPES

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

KENNETH SMITHSON (NPI 1356433775) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (1307) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital, and is a graduate of Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356433775
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207LC0200X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH SMITHSON
Location Address1717 6TH AVE SBirmingham, AL 35233-1801
Mailing Address1717 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-1801
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateSeptember 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 25, 2022
NPI 1356433775 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LC0200X
License Licensed in AL · 1307
Definition
An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
1717 6TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL 35233

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

Kenneth Smithson 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 ID9638162563
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220426001071
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 3

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.

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.
185 services54 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
63 services40 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
20 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number260105
Location3635 Vista AveSaint Louis, MO 63110 · St. Louis City County
Emergency services

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Poplar Bluff, MO
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number260119
Location3100 Oak Grove RoadPoplar Bluff, MO 63901 · Butler County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

81.57/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.09
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.28

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.

Surgery
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Anesthesiology
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1717 6TH AVE S, SPAIN REHAB CENTER RM 156
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

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 Smithson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Smithson is 1356433775. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 30, 2006.

Where is Kenneth Smithson located?

Kenneth Smithson practices at 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (800) 822-8816.

What is Kenneth Smithson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LC0200X.

Is Kenneth Smithson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Smithson 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 Kenneth Smithson accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Oscar Insurance Company list Kenneth Smithson 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 Kenneth Smithson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Smithson is affiliated with Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital and Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Smithson was last updated on October 25, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.