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- 104 E Vaughn Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
About Dr. Smith
Gerald W. Smith, D.C. is a healthcare provider in Ruston, LA specializing in chiropractic. Gerald is also listed as specializing in chiropractor. Medicare claims data shows Gerald provided 684 services to 125 patients. The services billed most often include chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions and chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions. This provider record is associated with NPI 1578608865.
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
- (318) 255-2463
- Email not available
Practice Locations
104 E VAUGHN AVE
Ruston, LA 71270
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Chiropractic 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
- Back pain
- Headaches
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
- Sports injuries
- Whiplash
Arm & Elbow
Chronic pain
Foot & ankle
Head & jaw
Head & Neck
- Dizziness And Unsteadiness
- Migraines
- Muscle Spasms & Twitches
Hip & Pelvis
- Femoroacetabular impingement
- Leg Length Discrepancy
- Piriformis syndrome
Joints
Leg & Foot
- Achilles Tendon Pain
- Calf and Hamstring Cramps
- Flat Feet
- Shin Splints
Muscles
- Muscle spasms
- Pulled back muscle
- Repetitive strain injury
Nerve
- Numbness & Tingling
Nerve issues
Pediatric
- Infant colic
Pregnancy
Shoulder & Arm
- Frozen shoulder
- Rotator cuff injury
Spine
Spine & disc
- Herniated disc
- Poor Posture
- Rib pain
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
- Stiff neck
- Tailbone pain
- Upper Back Pain
Trauma
- Car accident injuries
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cold laser therapy
- Soft tissue therapy
- Spinal adjustment
- Spinal decompression
Adjustment
- Extremity adjustment
- Gonstead Adjustment
- Sacro-Occipital Technique
- Spinal manipulation
- Upper Cervical Adjustment
Adjustments
- Activator method
- Drop table adjustment
- Joint Mobilization
Advanced Procedures
- Manipulation Under Anesthesia
Devices & supports
- Custom orthotics
- Kinesiology taping
Diagnostics
- Gait analysis
- Spinal X-Rays
Pediatrics
- Pediatric chiropractic adjustment
Prenatal care
- Webster technique
Recovery
- Compression boot therapy
Rehab & exercise
- Corrective exercises
- Posture Correction Therapy
- Whole body vibration therapy
Soft Tissue
- Medical Massage
- Myofascial release
- Percussion Massage Therapy
- Trigger Point Therapy
Specialized Care
- Postpartum Chiropractic Care
Spine & disc
- Back And Neck Traction
- Flexion distraction therapy
Spine Therapy
- Chiropractic BioPhysics
- Roller Table Therapy
Therapy
- Active release technique
- Acupressure
- Craniosacral therapy
- Cupping Therapy
- Dry needling
- Electrical muscle stimulation
- Infrared Sauna Therapy
- Muscle Scraping
- Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy
- Red light therapy
- Shockwave Therapy
- Therapeutic Ultrasound
- Wart Removal
Wellness
- Ergonomic assessment
- Functional Medicine Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
684 services · 125 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions | Treatment | 98941 |
643 | More often than most peers in Chiropractic |
| Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions | Treatment | 98940 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Chiropractic |
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 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other chiropractics in Ruston 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1977 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Gerald W. Smith's specialty?
Gerald W. Smith is a chiropractic in Ruston, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Gerald W. Smith?
Gerald W. Smith is listed at 104 E Vaughn Ave, Ruston, LA 71270. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Gerald W. Smith?
The number on file is (318) 255-2463. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Gerald W. Smith?
Gerald W. Smith's National Provider Identifier is 1578608865. 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 Gerald W. Smith's education?
Gerald W. Smith attended Other, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Gerald W. Smith have?
Gerald W. Smith has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Gerald W. Smith known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Gerald W. Smith provides treatments such as chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions and chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Gerald W. Smith's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Gerald W. Smith. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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