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- 1412 Elba Hwy, Troy, AL 36079
About Dr. Smith
Based in Troy, AL, Ben A. Smith, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Ben graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992. Ben is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Ben provided 500 services to 397 patients. The services billed most often include complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count, hemoglobin a1c level, and automated urinalysis test. NPI 1922018183 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (334) 566-8822
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1412 ELBA HWY
Troy, AL 36079
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
500 services · 397 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
31 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
29 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
138 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
82 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
70 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Urine microalbumin (protein) level | Lab test | 82043 |
31 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | Lab test | 87804 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus | Lab test | 87426 |
27 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury | Lab test | 82570 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
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 family practices at this location 5
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 family practices in Troy 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 2 views 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Ben A. Smith?
Ben A. Smith is a family practice in Troy, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Ben A. Smith's address?
Ben A. Smith is listed at 1412 Elba Hwy, Troy, AL 36079. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Ben A. Smith?
The number on file is (334) 566-8822. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ben A. Smith?
Ben A. Smith's National Provider Identifier is 1922018183. 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 Ben A. Smith train?
Ben A. Smith attended West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ben A. Smith have?
Ben A. Smith has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ben A. Smith perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ben A. Smith performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ben A. Smith's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ben A. Smith. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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