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MONTUBUA VASSER-SMITH MD
NPI 1417913682
Internal Medicine in Mobile, AL

Active since April 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1303 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE, MOBILE, AL 36603(251) 432-4117(251) 436-7765 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 17, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Montubua Vasser-smith Md NPPES

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

MONTUBUA VASSER-SMITH MD (NPI 1417913682) is an individual internal medicine provider in Mobile, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (00026254) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin, and is a graduate of University Of Louisville School Of Medicine (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417913682
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameMONTUBUA VASSER-SMITHCredential: MD
Location Address1303 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVEMobile, AL 36603
Mailing AddressPo Box 2048Mobile, AL 36652-2048 · (251) 432-4117 · Fax (251) 436-7765
Phone(251) 432-4117
Fax(251) 436-7765
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 17, 2008
✔ NPI 1417913682 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 00026254
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1303 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE, Mobile, AL 36603
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Other Identifiers 4

Other0401120AL · United Healthcare
OtherI22414AL · Healthspring
Other04-01120AL · United Health
Medicare UPINI22414

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Tennessee 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

Montubua Vasser-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 ID7214994102
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090518000080, I20220318000089
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

7

Medicare enrollment records show Montubua Vasser-smith reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Baptist Health Medical Group Inc
441 mi
Family Medicine
2605 KENTUCKY AVE, SUITE 306
Paducah, KY 42003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 967 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922401611 (270) 415-7653
Community United Methodist Hospital Inc
458 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
44 MCCOY AVE
Madisonville, KY 42431
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Methodist Health, Inc.
  • 125 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639502966 (270) 821-6818
Taylor Regional Medical Group LLC
485 mi
Rural Health
73 KINGSWOOD DR
Campbellsville, KY 42718
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073370185 (270) 849-2379
Deaconess Hospital Inc
489 mi
Pulmonary Disease
4551 SPRINGHILL DR
Owensboro, KY 42303
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 144 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841822327 (270) 215-3140
Community Medical Associates
501 mi
Radiology
157 TOWNE DR STE 101
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 1,896 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669245510 (270) 740-5201
Vital Health Partners LLC
576 mi
Hospitalist
6600 COW PEN RD STE 205
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 32 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043101207 (786) 985-3895
American Healthcare Systems, LLC
585 mi
Family Medicine
514 N BROAD ST
Seagrove, NC 27341
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 98 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275128316 (336) 873-8045

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 7

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.

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.
305 services139 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
76 services76 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.
74 services38 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
51 services51 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
33 services33 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
30 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Baptist Health Hardin

Acute Care Hospitals · Elizabethtown, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number180012
Location913 North Dixie AvenueElizabethtown, KY 42701 · Hardin County
Emergency services

Deaconess Henderson Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Henderson, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number180056
Location1305 N Elm StHenderson, KY 42420 · Henderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Taylor Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Campbellsville, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number180087
Location1700 Old Lebanon RoadCampbellsville, KY 42718 · Taylor County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36603 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
4 suppliers23 claims23 services$15.84 avg. paid by Medicare
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
4 suppliers38 claims38 services$93.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$35.00 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 Montubua Vasser-smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Montubua Vasser-smith is 1417913682. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2006.

Where is Montubua Vasser-smith located?

Montubua Vasser-smith practices at 1303 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Mobile, AL 36603. The listed phone number is (251) 432-4117.

What is Montubua Vasser-smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Montubua Vasser-smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Montubua Vasser-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 Montubua Vasser-smith's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Montubua Vasser-smith reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Baptist Health Medical Group Inc (Paducah, KY), Community United Methodist Hospital Inc (Madisonville, KY), Taylor Regional Medical Group LLC (Campbellsville, KY), Deaconess Hospital Inc (Owensboro, KY), Community Medical Associates (Elizabethtown, KY) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Montubua Vasser-smith's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Montubua Vasser-smith accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter of Tennessee, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Montubua Vasser-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 Montubua Vasser-smith affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Montubua Vasser-smith is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin, Deaconess Henderson Hospital and Taylor Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Montubua Vasser-smith was last updated on January 17, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.