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- 4220 Richards Rd, North Little Rock, AR 72117
About Dr. Smith
Based in North Little Rock, AR, Melanie H. Smith, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. Melanie graduated from University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 1992. Melanie is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows Melanie provided 1,860 services to 1,680 patients. The services billed most often include test to assess middle ear function, comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1407854151 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (501) 975-7550
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4220 RICHARDS RD
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,860 services · 1,680 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
88 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
66 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
60 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of foreign body in ear canal | Procedure | 69200 |
15 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
372 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
348 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
102 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test for hearing various pitches using earphone and device placed against the bone | Treatment | 92553 |
20 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears | Treatment | 92537 |
19 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Repositioning exercises of head for treatment of dizziness, each day | Treatment | 95992 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ENT doctors in North Little Rock 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 7
Providers in AR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Melanie H. Smith's specialty?
Melanie H. Smith is an ENT doctor in North Little Rock, AR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Melanie H. Smith?
Melanie H. Smith is listed at 4220 Richards Rd, North Little Rock, AR 72117. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Melanie H. Smith?
The number on file is (501) 975-7550. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Melanie H. Smith?
Melanie H. Smith's National Provider Identifier is 1407854151. 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 Melanie H. Smith's education?
Melanie H. Smith attended University of Arkansas College of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Melanie H. Smith have?
Melanie H. Smith has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Melanie H. Smith known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Melanie H. Smith performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and removal of impacted ear wax; provides treatments such as test to assess middle ear function and comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, alongside routine visits and testing. 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 Melanie H. Smith. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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