CLAY SMITH MD
NPI 1659469930
Emergency Medicine in Nashville, TN

Active since October 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.12/100
CMS Quality Rating

NPPES record last updated: April 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 22, 2024, Oct 15, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Clay Smith Md NPPES

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

CLAY SMITH MD (NPI 1659469930) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (36193) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659469930
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameCLAY SMITHCredential: MD
Location Address3601 TVCNashville, TN 37232-0001
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691 · (615) 936-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 25, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 25, 2025
NPI 1659469930 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in TN · 36193
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207LP3000X · License 36193 (TN)
3601 TVC, Nashville, TN 37232

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11411 W Baddour PkwyLebanon, TN 37087-2513 · Phone (615) 875-6415
Location 22835 Highway 231 NShelbyville, TN 37160-7327 · Phone (615) 875-6415
Location 31801 N Jackson St, 1801 N Jackson StTullahoma, TN 37388-2201 · Phone (615) 875-6415

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3896493TN

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

Clay 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 ID1052382736
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040805000033
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
55 services55 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
20 services19 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
19 services15 patients
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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440039
Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37232 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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.

97.12/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.64
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Pediatrics
3601 TVC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
3601 TVC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
3601 TVC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Pediatrics (Pediatric Nephrology)
3601 TVC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
3601 TVC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3601 TVC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Surgery
3601 TVC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Anesthesiology
3601 TVC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232

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 Clay Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Clay Smith is 1659469930. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2006.

Where is Clay Smith located?

Clay Smith practices at 3601 Tvc, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 322-3000.

What is Clay Smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Clay Smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Clay 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.

What insurance does Clay Smith accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Oscar Insurance Company list Clay 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 Clay Smith affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Clay Smith is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Clay Smith was last updated on April 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.