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2026 NPPES data Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician NPI 1942327648 M.D.
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) 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 1,808 in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) 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
51
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician avg: 162
MIPS score
97.1/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kurt Smith, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 51 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 97.1/100
- MIPS score · +14 vs avg
- 51
- 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.
Kurt Smith, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
97 Top 15% higher than 85% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kurt Smith, M.D. sits
This provider among pediatric emergency medicine (pediatrics) physician peers
Across the 24 pediatric emergency medicine (pediatrics) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kurt Smith, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 50% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 75% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one pediatric emergency medicine (pediatrics) physician peer from a representative sample of 23; the gold marker is Kurt Smith, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Kurt Smith, M.D. 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 Kurt Smith, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
51 69% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
97.1/100 14 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kurt Smith, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 97.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician) - 97.1/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Kurt Smith, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1313 21ST AVENUE S, Nashville, TN, 37232, with a listed phone of (615) 936-0087. NPI 1942327648 was issued on 03/26/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 51 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,808 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 162 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1942327648 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/26/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
97.1279
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.6458
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kurt Smith, M.D. 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 Integrated Providers LLC
Shelbyville, TN
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.
51
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 55
- Total Day Supply
- 1,035
- Generic Drug Cost
- $822
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.09
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Buspirone Hcl | 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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Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician Overview
How Kurt Smith, M.D. fits within the Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician landscape nationally.
1,808
Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician Providers in US
46
States with Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician
162
Avg Claims per Provider
Kurt Smith, M.D.'s 51 claims are below the specialty average of 162.
Nearby Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Smith.
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 Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kurt Smith, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Kurt Smith, M.D. specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician and practices in Nashville, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Kurt Smith, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kurt Smith, M.D. wrote 51 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
What is Kurt Smith, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Kurt Smith, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1/100 (Quality: 85.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kurt Smith, M.D. located? ▼
Kurt Smith, M.D. is located at 1313 21ST AVENUE S, Nashville, TN, 37232. Phone: (615) 936-0087.
What is Kurt Smith, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Kurt Smith, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942327648, issued on 03/26/2007.
How many Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,808 Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician provider writes 162 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kurt Smith, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kurt Smith, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Buspirone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kurt Smith, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Kurt Smith, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 51 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kurt Smith, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Kurt Smith, M.D.'s NPI is 1942327648 with credentials M.D.. 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 (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).
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