2026 NPPES data Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician NPI 1942327648 M.D.
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KURT SMITH, M.D.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
51
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician avg: 162
MIPS score
97.1279/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: KURT SMITH, M.D. is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 51 claims across 22 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1279/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: KURT SMITH, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.1279 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 51 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

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).

KURT SMITH, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/26/2007

NPI 1942327648

Primary specialty

Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician

Niche

1,803 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

51 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 162

MIPS final score

97.1279/100 14.027900000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician share within Tennessee

1. Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KURT SMITH, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.1279/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician) — 97.1279/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.1%
MIPS final score (Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician) — 97.1279/100 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).

KURT SMITH, M.D. is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician provider practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1942327648. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

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. 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 51 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K 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 97.1279/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.6458), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,803 enrolled providers across 47 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

1313 21ST AVENUE S
NASHVILLE, TN 37232

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.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician Overview

How KURT SMITH, M.D. fits within the Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician landscape nationally.

1,803
Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician Providers in US
47
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.

Compare Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 97.1279/100 (Quality: 85.6458). 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 1,803 Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) Physician providers across 47 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

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.

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

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