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- 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
About Dr. Smith
David L. Smith, MD is a healthcare provider in New Orleans, LA specializing in diagnostic radiology. David trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 2004. David is also listed as specializing in radiology. Medicare claims data shows David provided 711 services to 550 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, x-ray of abdomen, 1 view, and ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast. This provider record is associated with NPI 1790987071.
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
- (504) 842-4000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
New Orleans, LA 70121
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
711 services · 550 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
182 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
103 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
65 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
38 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing | Imaging | 76377 |
30 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
28 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | Imaging | 73552 |
23 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in New Orleans 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Smith specialize in?
Dr. Smith is a radiologist in New Orleans, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Smith located?
Dr. Smith is listed at 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Smith's phone number?
The number on file is (504) 842-4000. 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 1790987071. 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 go to medical school?
Dr. Smith attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Smith have?
Dr. Smith has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Smith do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Smith performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and x-ray of abdomen, 1 view. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Smith's profile verified?
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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