DR. DAVID J SMITH MD
NPI 1811930357
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine in San Diego, CA
NPI Status: Active since June 13, 2006
Contact Information
3703 CAMINO DEL RIO S
210
SAN DIEGO, CA
ZIP 92108
Phone: (619) 640-5555
Fax: (619) 640-5550
- Individual
- Male
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Pain Medicine
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About DAVID SMITH
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for David Smith, a provider established in San Diego, California with a medical specialization in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, focusing in pain medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1811930357 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2081P2900X with license number GG599Z (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1811930357
- Provider Name
- DR. DAVID J SMITH MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 3703 CAMINO DEL RIO S 210 SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
- Location Phone
- (619) 640-5555
- Location Fax
- (619) 640-5550
- Mailing Address
- 3703 CAMINO DEL RIO S 210 SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
- Mailing Phone
- (619) 640-5555
- Mailing Fax
- (619) 640-5550
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 06-13-2006
- Last Update Date
- 03-09-2021
- Code Navigator
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 8930 W Sunset Rd Ste 350
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 463-8548 - 1575 W Main St
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 482-5931
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 2081P2900X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- GG599Z
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00G667770 | MEDICAID (05) | CA |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
Compounded drug, not otherwise classified
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint
Electronic analysis and reprogramming of spinal canal drug infusion pump
Electronic analysis reprogramming and refill of spinal canal drug infusion pump by physician
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance
Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance
Review by radiologist of hip joint image
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
This service was performed 19 times for 13 patientsA compounded drug is a personalized medication created to meet unique patient needs. If you can't take standard drugs due to allergies or need a specific dosage not commercially available, a pharmacist can mix ingredients to make a drug specifically for you.
This service was performed 15 times for 12 patientsThis procedure involves using imaging guidance to accurately target and destroy nerves in the lower or sacral spinal facet joint. It's done to relieve chronic back pain. The process is safe and usually effective.
This service was performed 15 times for 15 patientsThis procedure involves the use of technology to assess and adjust a medication pump, implanted near the spine. The pump delivers precise doses of medication directly into the spinal canal to manage pain or spasticity. The reprogramming ensures optimal treatment.
This service was performed 13 times for 12 patientsThis procedure involves a physician checking and adjusting your spinal canal drug infusion pump. The pump's programming is updated electronically and the medication reservoir is refilled, ensuring effective pain management and optimal device performance.
This service was performed 20 times for 16 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 54 times for 46 patientsThis procedure involves injecting a mix of numbing and anti-inflammatory medication into a specific nerve root in the lower back. It helps manage pain and reduce inflammation. The process is guided by imaging technology for precision.
This service was performed 14 times for 12 patientsThis procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joints of your lower or sacral spine to manage pain. Imaging guidance ensures accurate placement. It's the second level, meaning it's done on two different joint levels.
This service was performed 15 times for 14 patientsThis procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joint in your lower back or sacral spine. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The aim is to alleviate pain and inflammation. It's a safe, often effective method for managing spinal discomfort.
This service was performed 22 times for 19 patientsThis procedure involves injecting a substance into your lower spine canal, guided by real-time images. It's done to diagnose or treat various conditions. You may feel slight discomfort, but it's generally safe and can provide valuable information for your treatment plan.
This service was performed 47 times for 39 patientsThis procedure involves injecting a substance into your middle or upper spine canal. It's performed under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The substance can help diagnose or treat various conditions, providing relief from symptoms.
This service was performed 32 times for 24 patientsThis procedure involves a radiologist examining images of your hip joint. The images may be X-rays, MRI scans, or CT scans. The radiologist will analyze these images to identify any abnormalities or changes that could indicate a health issue. This review helps in diagnosing conditions and planning treatments.
This service was performed 16 times for 11 patientsUltrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
This service was performed 16 times for 13 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Information Reconciliation | 91% | 2337 |
| For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician performs clinical information reconciliation. The MIPS eligible clinician must implement clinical information reconciliation for the following three clinical information sets: (1) Medication. Review of the patient's medication, including the name, dosage, frequency, and route of each medication. (2) Medication allergy. Review of the patient's known medication allergies. (3) Current Problem list. Review of the patient's current and active diagnoses. | ||
| Consultation of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program | Yes | N/A |
| Clinicians would attest to reviewing the patients’ history of controlled substance prescription using state prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) data prior to the issuance of a Controlled Substance Schedule II (CSII) opioid prescription lasting longer than 3 days. For the transition year, clinicians would attest to 60 percent review of applicable patient’s history. For the Quality Payment Program Year 2 and future years, clinicians would attest to 75 percent review of applicable patient’s history performance. | ||
| e-Prescribing | 24% | 5982 |
| At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology. | ||
| Implementation of methodologies for improvements in longitudinal care management for high risk patients | Yes | N/A |
| Provide longitudinal care management to patients at high risk for adverse health outcome or harm that could include one or more of the following: Use a consistent method to assign and adjust global risk status for all empaneled patients to allow risk stratification into actionable risk cohorts. Monitor the risk-stratification method and refine as necessary to improve accuracy of risk status identification; Use a personalized plan of care for patients at high risk for adverse health outcome or harm, integrating patient goals, values and priorities; and/or Use on-site practice-based or shared care managers to proactively monitor and coordinate care for the highest risk cohort of patients. | ||
| Patient-Specific Education | 64% | 1708 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | 29% | 1676 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2 | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention | 7% | 395 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user | ||
| Provide Patient Access | 100% | 1708 |
| For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician ensures the patient's health information is available for the patient (or patient-authorized representative) to access using any application of their choice that is configured to meet the technical specifications of the Application Programing Interface (API) in the MIPS eligible clinician's certified EHR technology. | ||
| Secure Messaging | 77% | 1708 |
| For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure message sent by the patient (or the patient-authorized representative). | ||
| Security Risk Analysis | Yes | N/A |
| Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process. | ||
| Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly | 25% "Inverse Quality Measure" This is an inverse quality measure, a lower rate means the provider is rated better. | 294 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication. 2) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least two of the same high-risk medication | ||
| Use of QCDR data for quality improvement such as comparative analysis reports across patient populations | Yes | N/A |
| Participation in a QCDR, clinical data registries, or other registries run by other government agencies such as FDA, or private entities such as a hospital or medical or surgical society. Activity must include use of QCDR data for quality improvement (e.g., comparative analysis across specific patient populations for adverse outcomes after an outpatient surgical procedure and corrective steps to address adverse outcome). | ||
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1811930357, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 53. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 53 = 7).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 53 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1811930357, enumerated as an "individual" on June 13, 2006.
The provider is located at 3703 CAMINO DEL RIO S 210 SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 and the phone number is (619) 640-5555.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with taxonomy code 2081P2900X and a focus in Pain Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
