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Bruce K. Smith, MD

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About Dr. Smith

Based in Houston, TX, Bruce K. Smith, MD is listed in the NPI registry under plastic surgery. Bruce graduated from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine in 1986. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1821191859 identifies this record in the national registry.

Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.

Specialty

Plastic Surgery (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

TX licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. H2788As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1821191859Issued 2006

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Smith's specialty?

Dr. Smith is a plastic surgeon in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Plastic Surgery”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Smith?

Dr. Smith is listed at 1315 St. Joseph Pkwy Suite 940, Houston, TX 77002. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Smith?

The number on file is (713) 659-2700. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Smith?

Dr. Smith's National Provider Identifier is 1821191859. 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

What is Dr. Smith's medical education?

Dr. Smith attended Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Smith have?

Dr. Smith has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Smith known for?

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.

Medicare claims

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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Smith. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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