2026 NPPES data Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1659469930 MD
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Clay Smith, MD

Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician in Nashville, Tennessee. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,299 in Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
25
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician avg: 134
MIPS score
75.1/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Clay Smith, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.1/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 25 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75.1/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
25
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Clay Smith, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Clay Smith, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Clay Smith, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/11/2006

NPI 1659469930

Primary specialty

Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician

Niche

1,299 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

25 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 134

MIPS final score

75.1/100 8 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Largest specialties in Tennessee (% of in-state providers)

Family Nurse Practitioner - 6.4%Family Nurse Practitioner6.4%Pharmacist - 5.9%Pharmacist5.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.6%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Behavior Technician - 4.2%Behavior Technician4.2%Registered Nurse - 3.9%Registered Nurse3.9%Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician - 0%Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician0%
Largest specialties in Tennessee (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Clay Smith, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75.1/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician) - 75.1/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75.1%
MIPS final score (Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician) - 75.1/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Clay Smith, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3601 TVC, Nashville, TN, 37232, with a listed phone of (615) 322-3000. NPI 1659469930 was issued on 10/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Smith most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 25 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 19 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D, commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.9, Cost 39.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,299 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 134 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3601 TVC
Nashville, TN 37232

Provider Details

NPI 1659469930
Specialty Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/11/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75.066
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.9403
Quality
39.9462
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Clay Smith, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
★★★★★ 5/5
Nashville, TN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 440039

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

25
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
27
Total Day Supply
335
Generic Drug Cost
$266

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42

Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How Clay Smith, MD fits within the Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

1,299
Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
49
States with Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician
134
Avg Claims per Provider

Clay Smith, MD's 25 claims are below the specialty average of 134.

Nearby Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician Providers in Tennessee

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Smith.

Compare Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Tennessee medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clay Smith, MD's specialty?
Clay Smith, MD specializes in Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician and practices in Nashville, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does Clay Smith, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Clay Smith, MD wrote 25 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
What is Clay Smith, MD's Medicare quality score?
Clay Smith, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.1/100 (Quality: 76.9, Cost: 39.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Clay Smith, MD located?
Clay Smith, MD is located at 3601 TVC, Nashville, TN, 37232. Phone: (615) 322-3000.
What is Clay Smith, MD's NPI number?
Clay Smith, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659469930, issued on 10/11/2006.
How many Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,299 Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Pediatric Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 134 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Clay Smith, MD accept Medicare?
Clay Smith, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 25 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Clay Smith, MD's credentials?
Clay Smith, MD's NPI is 1659469930 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.