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- 4150 Nelson Rd, Bldg. A, Ste. 2, Lake Charles, LA 70605
About Dr. Smoot
Ernest C. Smoot, MD is a healthcare provider in Lake Charles, LA specializing in plastic & reconstructive surgery. Medicare claims data shows Ernest provided 62 services to 59 patients. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less. This provider record is associated with NPI 1790756039.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (337) 478-5577
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4150 NELSON RD BLDG. A, STE. 2
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 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
- Breast reconstruction after cancer
- Deviated septum
- Excess skin
- Facial trauma
- Lipedema
Body
- Bat Wings
- Diastasis Recti
- Saddlebags And Love Handles
Body contouring
- Back rolls and bra fat
- Belly overhang
- Cellulite
- Puffy pubic area
Breast
- Gynecomastia
- Hard breast implants
- Inverted Nipples
- Ruptured breast implant
- Sagging Breasts
- Tuberous Breasts
- Uneven Breasts
- Very Large Breasts
Congenital
Cosmetic
- Sunken Cheeks And Temples
- Thin Lips
- Wrinkles And Fine Lines
Face and Ears
- Prominent Ears
- Torn Earlobe
Face and Eyes
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Bags
Face and Neck
- Double Chin
- Jowls
- Receding Chin
- Turkey Neck
Facial aesthetics
- Bump on nose
- Gummy Smile
Hand & wrist
Hand and Extremities
Intimate Surgery
- Large Or Uneven Labia
Pain & nerve
Pediatric & craniofacial
- Baby Flat Head
- Missing Ear Or Facial Feature
Reconstructive
- Burn Scars And Contractures
- Facial Paralysis
- Lymphedema Swelling
- Non-Healing Wounds
Skin
- Age spots and sun spots
- Broken capillaries on face
- Melasma
- Stretch marks
Skin and Scars
Skin Cancer and Lesions
Wound care
Procedures & services
Body
- 360 Liposuction
- Body Lift
- Brazilian Butt Lift
- Mommy Makeover
- Thigh Lift
- Arm Lift
Breast
- Breast Implant Removal
- Breast Lift
- Breast Reduction
- Inverted Nipple Correction
- Male Breast Reduction
- Breast implant exchange
- Fat transfer to breasts
- Nipple reduction
Cosmetic & Plastic
- Breast Reduction Consultation
Cosmetic & plastics
- Botox injections
- Scar revision consultation
- Tummy tuck consultation
Face
- Brow Lift
- Buccal Fat Removal
- Chin Implant
- Double Chin Liposuction
- Ear reshaping surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Facial Fat Transfer
- Lip Lift
- Earlobe Repair
Medical Non-Surgical
Pediatric and Reconstructive
- Cleft Lip Repair
Reconstructive
- Skin Grafting
- DIEP flap breast reconstruction
- Gender-Affirming Top Surgery
- Lymphedema bypass surgery
- Mohs Reconstruction
Skin and Scars
Wound Care
Most searched procedures
- Botox and fillers
- Breast augmentation
- Facelift
- Liposuction
- Rhinoplasty
- Tummy tuck
Body contouring
- Apron belly removal
- Fat freezing
Cosmetic
- Chemical peel
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Microneedling
- Thread lift
Facial surgery
- Cheek Implants
Hand & wrist
Hand and Extremities
- Carpal tunnel release
- Trigger finger release
Injectables & cosmetics
- Double chin fat dissolving injections
- Lip fillers
- Non-surgical nose job
- Under eye filler
Intimate Surgery
Laser treatments
- Laser tattoo removal
Pediatric & craniofacial
- Cleft Palate Repair
- Ear reconstruction surgery
Skin rejuvenation
- Radiofrequency skin tightening
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
62 services · 59 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less | Procedure | 12031 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
33 | More often than most peers in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery |
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.
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 plastic & reconstructive surgeons in Lake Charles 1
Same specialty, same city.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Smoot?
Dr. Smoot is a plastic & reconstructive surgeon in Lake Charles, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Smoot's address?
Dr. Smoot is listed at 4150 Nelson Rd Bldg. A, Ste. 2, Lake Charles, LA 70605. 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. Smoot?
The number on file is (337) 478-5577. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Smoot?
Dr. Smoot's National Provider Identifier is 1790756039. 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
How much experience does Dr. Smoot have?
Dr. Smoot has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Dr. Smoot perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Smoot performs procedures including intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Smoot's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Smoot. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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