DR. CARLOS ALBERTO SMITH MD
NPI 1992724538
Emergency Medicine in Torrance, CA

Active since July 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1907 BORDER AVE, TORRANCE, CA 90501(844) 443-6246(833) 907-2235 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 13, 2026, Jun 13, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Carlos Alberto Smith Md NPPES

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

DR. CARLOS ALBERTO SMITH MD (NPI 1992724538) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Torrance, California, licensed in Florida (ME93609) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Josephs Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992724538
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CARLOS ALBERTO SMITHCredential: MD
Location Address1907 BORDER AVETorrance, CA 90501-3606
Mailing AddressPo Box 10030Daytona Beach, FL 32120-0030 · (386) 274-7800 · Fax (386) 274-7801
Fax(833) 907-2235
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 13, 2026
NPI 1992724538 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses Licensed in FL · ME93609 Licensed in CA · 173466
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.
1907 BORDER AVE, Torrance, CA 90501

Other Identifiers 3

Other212699FL · Amerigroup
Medicaid273131200FL
Other29843FL · Blue Cross Of Florida

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. Carlos Alberto Smith 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 ID1254362379
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050829000064, I20230505001440
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 9

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.
261 services255 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
157 services151 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.
65 services63 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
42 services42 patients
Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99348
An established patient home visit is a 25-minute appointment where a healthcare provider visits you at your home. This service is for patients who have previously been seen by the provider. It includes a check-up and discussion about your health concerns.
24 services17 patients
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 82962
A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.
22 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Josephs Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tampa, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number100075
Location3001 W Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTampa, FL 33677 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90501 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

Family Medicine
1907 BORDER AVE
TORRANCE, CA 90501
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1907 BORDER AVE
TORRANCE, CA 90501
Physician Assistant
1907 BORDER AVE
TORRANCE, CA 90501
Physician Assistant
1907 BORDER AVE
TORRANCE, CA 90501
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
1907 BORDER AVE
TORRANCE, CA 90501
Physician Assistant
1907 BORDER AVE
TORRANCE, CA 90501
Physician Assistant
1907 BORDER AVE
TORRANCE, CA 90501
Physician Assistant
1907 BORDER AVE
TORRANCE, CA 90501

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 Carlos Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carlos Smith is 1992724538. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.

Where is Carlos Smith located?

Carlos Smith practices at 1907 Border Ave, Torrance, CA 90501. The listed phone number is (844) 443-6246.

What is Carlos Smith's specialty?

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

Is Carlos Smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carlos 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 Carlos Smith affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Carlos Smith is affiliated with St Josephs Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carlos Smith was last updated on January 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.