Provider Profile
George R Smith, DPM
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Smith
Based in Opelousas, LA, George R Smith, DPM is listed in the NPI registry under podiatry. George graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in 1996. George is also listed as specializing in podiatry — foot & ankle surgery. Medicare claims data shows George provided 2,687 services to 1,472 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (337) 942-7567
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2848 S UNION ST
Opelousas, LA 70570
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry 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
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,687 services · 1,472 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
862 |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 11055 |
115 |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | Procedure | 11056 |
97 |
| Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle | Procedure | 20551 |
85 |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails | Procedure | 11720 |
64 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | Procedure | 11750 |
35 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
32 |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve | Procedure | 64455 |
28 |
| Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail | Procedure | 11730 |
22 |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
270 |
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 podiatry specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1996 at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Smith specialize in?
Dr. Smith is a podiatry in Opelousas, LA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PODIATRY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Smith located?
Dr. Smith is listed at 2848 S UNION ST, Opelousas, LA 70570. 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 (337) 942-7567. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Smith?
Dr. Smith's National Provider Identifier is 1134178585. 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 Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Smith have?
Dr. Smith has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, 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 procedures including removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth and removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq 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. 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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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.