DR. JOHN LEE SMEAR M.D.
NPI 1467522599
Surgery in North Charleston, SC

Active since November 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9300 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE B, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406(843) 764-1730(843) 764-1731 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 9, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 9, 2022, Aug 27, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. John Lee Smear M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOHN LEE SMEAR M.D. (NPI 1467522599) is an individual surgery provider in North Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (TL29345) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Trident Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467522599
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN LEE SMEARCredential: M.D.
Location Address9300 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE BNorth Charleston, SC 29406-9334
Mailing Address9300 Medical Plaza Dr Ste BNorth Charleston, SC 29406-9334 · (843) 764-1730 · Fax (843) 764-1731
Fax(843) 764-1731
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateNovember 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 9, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1467522599 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in SC · TL29345
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
9300 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE B, North Charleston, SC 29406

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

Dr. John Lee Smear M.d. 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 ID4880694413
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070105000108
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.

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.
157 services88 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.
14 services14 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.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Trident Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420079
Location9330 Medical Plaza DrCharleston, SC 29406 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29406 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
84%57 patients4/55-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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Physician Assistant
9300 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE B
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
9300 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE B
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Physician Assistant
9300 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE B
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Surgery
9300 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE B
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Physician Assistant
9300 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE B
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
9300 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE B
CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Physician Assistant
9300 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE B
CHARLESTON, SC 29406

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 John Smear's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Smear is 1467522599. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 8, 2006.

Where is John Smear located?

John Smear practices at 9300 Medical Plaza Dr Ste B, North Charleston, SC 29406. The listed phone number is (843) 764-1730.

What is John Smear's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is John Smear enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Smear 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 John Smear accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and First Choice Next list John Smear 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 John Smear affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Smear is affiliated with Trident Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Smear was last updated on February 9, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.