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DR. BLAIR SMART MD
NPI 1548622194
Surgery in Los Angeles, CA

Active since March 23, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.26/100
CMS Quality Rating
USC GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAM, 1520 SAN PABLO STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90033(989) 878-0093 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 13, 2020, May 10, 2018, Mar 23, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Blair Smart Md NPPES

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

DR. BLAIR SMART MD (NPI 1548622194) is an individual surgery provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (A155237) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago, and is a graduate of Rush Medical College Of Rush University (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548622194
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BLAIR SMARTCredential: MD
Location AddressUSC GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAM, 1520 SAN PABLO STREETLos Angeles, CA 90033-5330
Mailing Address4322 Garden Homes AveLos Angeles, CA 90032-1110 · (989) 878-0093
Phone(989) 878-0093
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSRush Medical College Of Rush UniversityGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 20, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 20, 2025
✔ NPI 1548622194 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A155237
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.
USC GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAM, Los Angeles, CA 90033
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11105 W Vernon Park Pl Unit DChicago, IL 60607-3453 · Phone (989) 878-0093

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. Blair Smart 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 ID5496092215
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190131001946
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.
53 services43 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.
32 services32 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
23 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90033 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

76.26/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality62.74
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.29

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 Blair Smart's NPI number?

The NPI number for Blair Smart is 1548622194. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2016.

Where is Blair Smart located?

Blair Smart practices at Usc General Surgery Residency Program 1520 San Pablo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033. The listed phone number is (989) 878-0093.

What is Blair Smart's specialty?

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

Is Blair Smart enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Blair Smart 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Blair Smart was last updated on July 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.