DR. BENJAMIN CLEVELAND SMITH III MD
NPI 1700975943
Emergency Medicine in Chattanooga, TN

Active since October 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
975 E 3RD ST, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 778-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 23, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Dr. Benjamin Cleveland Smith Iii Md NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN CLEVELAND SMITH III MD (NPI 1700975943) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (43402) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700975943
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN CLEVELAND SMITH IIICredential: MD
Location Address975 E 3RD ST, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINEChattanooga, TN 37403-2147
Mailing Address713 Shearer Cove RdChattanooga, TN 37405-1937 · (205) 280-0654
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 23, 2008
NPI 1700975943 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses Licensed in TN · 43402 Licensed in AL · 27176
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.
975 E 3RD ST, Chattanooga, TN 37403

Other Identifiers 3

Other051538722AL · Bcbs Of Al
Medicare PIN051538722AL
Medicaid051538722AL

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. Benjamin Cleveland Smith Iii 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 ID2860596897
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081030000148
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 2

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.
201 services199 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.
71 services70 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Erlanger Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440104
Location975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403 · Hamilton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37403 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.

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
975 E 3RD ST, ERLINGER MEDICAL CENTER
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hospitalist
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Internal Medicine
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Social Worker (Clinical)
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Anesthesiology
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403

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 Benjamin Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Smith is 1700975943. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2006.

Where is Benjamin Smith located?

Benjamin Smith practices at 975 E 3rd St Department Of Emergency Medicine, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 778-1000.

What is Benjamin Smith's specialty?

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

Is Benjamin Smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin 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.

Is Benjamin Smith affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Smith is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Smith was last updated on June 23, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.