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DR. JOHN S SMOLOWE
NPI 1679643472
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Palo Alto, CA

Active since November 09, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jun 23, 2028
305 N CALIFORNIA AVE STE 202B, PALO ALTO, CA 94301(650) 328-4788(650) 327-7652 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 28, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. John S Smolowe NPPES

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

DR. JOHN S SMOLOWE (NPI 1679643472) is an individual psychiatry provider in Palo Alto, California, licensed in California (G26886) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through June 23, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679643472
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN S SMOLOWE
Location Address305 N CALIFORNIA AVE STE 202BPalo Alto, CA 94301-4105
Mailing Address305 N California Ave Ste 202bPalo Alto, CA 94301-4105 · (650) 328-4788 · Fax (650) 327-7652
Phone(650) 328-4788
Fax(650) 327-7652
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateNovember 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 28, 2019
✔ NPI 1679643472 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G26886
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
305 N CALIFORNIA AVE STE 202B, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. John S Smolowe has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from June 23, 2016 through June 23, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJune 23, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJune 23, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94301 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
$206.04 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $51.51 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$86.56 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $21.64 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
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.

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 Smolowe's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Smolowe is 1679643472. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2006.

Where is John Smolowe located?

John Smolowe practices at 305 N California Ave Ste 202B, Palo Alto, CA 94301. The listed phone number is (650) 328-4788.

What is John Smolowe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is John Smolowe enrolled in Medicare?

No. John Smolowe has opted out of Medicare through June 23, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does John Smolowe accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list John Smolowe 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Smolowe was last updated on February 28, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.