DAVID SMITH TALTON M.D.
NPI 1629078746
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Tupelo, MS
About David Smith Talton M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DAVID SMITH TALTON M.D. (NPI 1629078746) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Tupelo, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (12809) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Mississippi Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1990).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Other Identifiers 2
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
David Smith Talton 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
North Mississippi Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Tupelo, MSMagnolia Regional Health Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Corinth, MSNorth Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory
Acute Care Hospitals · Amory, MSBaptist Memorial Hospital North Ms
Acute Care Hospitals · Oxford, MSClay County Medical Corporation
Acute Care Hospitals · West Point, MSPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38801 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
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.
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.
TUPELO, MS 38801
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 David Talton's NPI number?
The NPI number for David Talton is 1629078746. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2005.
Where is David Talton located?
David Talton practices at 830 S Gloster St Nmmc East Tower 4th Floor, Tupelo, MS 38801. The listed phone number is (662) 377-7170.
What is David Talton's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.
Is David Talton enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. David Talton 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 David Talton accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 2 other insurers list David Talton 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 David Talton affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, David Talton is affiliated with North Mississippi Medical Center, Magnolia Regional Health Center, North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory, Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms and Clay County Medical Corporation.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for David Talton was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
