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Unclaimed ProfileAbout SMITH
Based in New Orleans, LA, Alison A Smith, MD, PhD is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. Alison graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2014. Alison is also listed as specializing in trauma surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Alison cared for 106 Medicare patients across 159 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (504) 903-9009
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1542 TULANE AVE RM 751
New Orleans, LA 70112
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
159 services · 106 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
69 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
29 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
28 |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
20 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
13 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other general surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other general surgeons in New Orleans 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Tulane University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Smith?
Dr. Smith is a general surgeon in New Orleans, LA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Smith's address?
Dr. Smith is listed at 1542 TULANE AVE RM 751, New Orleans, LA 70112. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Smith?
The number on file is (504) 903-9009. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Smith's NPI number?
Dr. Smith's National Provider Identifier is 1164841706. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Smith train?
Dr. Smith attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Smith been practicing?
Dr. Smith has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Smith perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Smith the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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