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DR. NATHAN PIERCE SMITH M.D.
NPI 1730527144
Internal Medicine in Knoxville, TN

Active since June 07, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.69/100
CMS Quality Rating
1924 ALCOA HWY, U56, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920(865) 305-9081(865) 305-8769 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Nathan Pierce Smith M.d. NPPES

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

DR. NATHAN PIERCE SMITH M.D. (NPI 1730527144) is an individual internal medicine provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (54712) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, Inc, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730527144
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NATHAN PIERCE SMITHCredential: M.D.
Location Address1924 ALCOA HWY, U56Knoxville, TN 37920-1511
Mailing Address1924 Alcoa Hwy # U56Knoxville, TN 37920-1511 · (865) 305-9081 · Fax (865) 305-8769
Phone(865) 305-9081
Fax(865) 305-8769
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 7, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJune 6, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1730527144 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 54712
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1924 ALCOA HWY, Knoxville, TN 37920
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare.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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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Nathan Pierce Smith 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 ID3971747684
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160826001904
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 7

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 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.
263 services131 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.
185 services98 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
114 services114 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
85 services63 patients
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 90662
The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.
34 services34 patients
Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
34 services34 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

University Health System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440015
Location1924 Alcoa HighwayKnoxville, TN 37920 · Knox County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physicians Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Powell, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440120
Location7565 Dannaher Way PowellPowell, TN 37849 · Knox County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37920 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

95.69/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.28
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
1%204 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$26.73 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.

MRS. SUSANNE LORI MITCHELL RN
Registered Nurse (Obstetric, High-Risk)
1924 ALCOA HWY, 6S
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-8888
DR. FELIX JOSEPH NEPVEUX V M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1924 ALCOA HWY, UNIV. OF TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER, DEPT. OF PATHOLOGY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (864) 498-8960
DR. SPENCER PUGH M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1924 ALCOA HWY, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE U-114 GSM, UTMCK
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-9340
CAITLIN TABLER LOWE
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-7255
JOAN JAKAB
Pharmacist
1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-5337
UNIVERSITY PATHOLOGISTS, P.C.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-9080
DAPHNE M. NORWOOD, MD
Internal Medicine
1924 ALCOA HWY, BOX U114
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-9349
ALEJANDRO CONDE
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1924 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-9000

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 Nathan Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nathan Smith is 1730527144. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2013.

Where is Nathan Smith located?

Nathan Smith practices at 1924 Alcoa Hwy U56, Knoxville, TN 37920. The listed phone number is (865) 305-9081.

What is Nathan Smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Nathan Smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nathan 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 Nathan Smith accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list Nathan 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 Nathan Smith affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nathan Smith is affiliated with University Health System, Inc and Physicians Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nathan Smith was last updated on June 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.