NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician NPI 1790756039 MD
Verify on CMS → Ernest Smoot, MD
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 2,421 in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 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
82
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician avg: 92
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Ernest Smoot, MD filed 82 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in Lake Charles, Louisiana, prescribing 84% generic.
- 82
- Part D claims, 2024
- 84%
- generic prescribing
- ≥0th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Ernest Smoot, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1790756039), first enumerated 01/26/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 82 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1790756039 · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · RX-TRACE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1790756039
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-NARROW 2,421
- RX-TRACE 82
- BOOK-THIN 26 in Louisiana
- PHOTO-ENUM Stephen Hardy, M.D. · 2006
Ernest Smoot, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
82 ≥ 0th percentile 0% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Ernest Smoot, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Ernest Smoot, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
82 11% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1790756039 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/26/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Ernest Smoot, MD - brand share 16.0%
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 82 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
82
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 106.333
- Total Day Supply
- 1,861
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $925
- Generic Drug Cost
- $500
- Opioid Claims
- 12 (14.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 22
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.88
- Gender Split
- 46% female / 54% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 12 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Overview
How Ernest Smoot, MD fits within the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
2,421
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in US
54
States with Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
92
Avg Claims per Provider
Ernest Smoot, MD's 82 claims are below the specialty average of 92.
Nationwide Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Smoot, both outside Louisiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Smoot.
One of 26 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers enrolled in Louisiana, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Christopher Babycos
MD
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Heath Charvet
M.D.
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Ralph Colpitts
MD
Lake Charles, LA
Dr. O'Neil Engeron
M.D.
Houma, LA
Alejandro Gimenez
New Orleans, LA
Compare Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernest Smoot, MD's specialty? ▼
Ernest Smoot, MD specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician and practices in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does Ernest Smoot, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Ernest Smoot, MD wrote 82 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
Where is Ernest Smoot, MD located? ▼
Ernest Smoot, MD is located at 4150 NELSON RD, Lake Charles, LA, 70605. Phone: (337) 478-5577.
What is Ernest Smoot, MD's NPI number? ▼
Ernest Smoot, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790756039, issued on 01/26/2006.
Does Ernest Smoot, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ernest Smoot, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $925 in brand drug costs.
Does Ernest Smoot, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ernest Smoot, MD had 12 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.6%.
How many Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,421 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider writes 92 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ernest Smoot, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ernest Smoot, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ernest Smoot, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Ernest Smoot, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 82 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ernest Smoot, MD's credentials? ▼
Ernest Smoot, MD's NPI is 1790756039 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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