DR. HIMA BINDU SMELSER M.D.
NPI 1730165333
Family Medicine in Santa Fe, NM

Active since December 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1700 CERRILLOS RD, SANTA FE, NM 87505(505) 946-9273 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2018, Mar 4, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Hima Bindu Smelser M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HIMA BINDU SMELSER M.D. (NPI 1730165333) is an individual family medicine provider in Santa Fe, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (2002-2008) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Arizona College Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730165333
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HIMA BINDU SMELSERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1700 CERRILLOS RDSanta Fe, NM 87505-3026
Mailing Address1700 Cerrillos RdSanta Fe, NM 87505-3026 · (505) 930-1532
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arizona College Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateDecember 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1730165333 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in NM · 2002-2008
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
1700 CERRILLOS RD, Santa Fe, NM 87505

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

Dr. Hima Bindu Smelser 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.

PECOS PAC ID5799741930
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041208001056
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.

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.
39 services37 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
28 services23 patients
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025
A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87505 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
$84.79 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.38 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$19.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers21 claims21 services$100.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Pharmacist
1700 CERRILLOS RD
SANTA FE, NM 87505
Optometrist
1700 CERRILLOS RD
SANTA FE, NM 87505
Pediatrics
1700 CERRILLOS RD
SANTA FE, NM 87505
Optometrist
1700 CERRILLOS RD
SANTA FE, NM 87505
Optometrist
1700 CERRILLOS RD
SANTA FE, NM 87505
Pharmacist
1700 CERRILLOS RD
SANTA FE, NM 87505
Indian Health Service/Tribal/Urban Indian Health (I/T/U) Pharmacy
1700 CERRILLOS RD
SANTA FE, NM 87505
Pharmacist
1700 CERRILLOS RD
SANTA FE, NM 87505

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 Hima Smelser's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hima Smelser is 1730165333. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 16, 2005.

Where is Hima Smelser located?

Hima Smelser practices at 1700 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505. The listed phone number is (505) 946-9273.

What is Hima Smelser's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Hima Smelser enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hima Smelser 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 Hima Smelser accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan list Hima Smelser 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 Hima Smelser was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.