2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1508964297 M.D.
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LESLIE SMITH, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician in BOONE, North Carolina. 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 2K beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LESLIE SMITH, M.D. filed 9,482 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in BOONE, North Carolina, prescribing 68% generic.

9K
Part D claims, 2023
68%
generic prescribing
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.

LESLIE SMITH, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

9,482 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LESLIE SMITH, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 LESLIE SMITH, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2006

NPI 1508964297

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,482 968% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Hospitalist Physician share within North Carolina

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospitalist Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospitalist Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

LESLIE SMITH, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 400 SHADOWLINE DR STE 201B, BOONE, NC, 28607, with a listed phone of (828) 832-8300. NPI 1508964297 was issued on 09/20/2006. 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 9,482 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,939 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%. 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

400 SHADOWLINE DR STE 201B
BOONE, NC 28607

Provider Details

NPI 1508964297
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/20/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LESLIE 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.

HOPSCOTCH PRIMARY CARE PLLC
BOONE, NC

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LESLIE SMITH, M.D. — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 9,482 2023 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 2023.

9,482
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
1,939
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
20,692
Total Day Supply
554,804
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$134K
Opioid Claims
145 (1.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
204

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.96
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 990, 75-84: 723, 85+: 180

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What LESLIE SMITH, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
556
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
529
Rosuvastatin Calcium
380
Amlodipine Besylate
294
Losartan Potassium
287
Atorvastatin Calcium
282
Metoprolol Succinate
210
Pantoprazole Sodium
173
Omeprazole
158
Lisinopril
154

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How LESLIE SMITH, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

LESLIE SMITH, M.D.'s 9,482 claims are above the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SMITH.

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LESLIE SMITH, M.D.'s specialty?
LESLIE SMITH, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in BOONE, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LESLIE SMITH, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LESLIE SMITH, M.D. wrote 9,482 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 1,939 beneficiaries.
Where is LESLIE SMITH, M.D. located?
LESLIE SMITH, M.D. is located at 400 SHADOWLINE DR STE 201B, BOONE, NC, 28607. Phone: (828) 832-8300.
What is LESLIE SMITH, M.D.'s NPI number?
LESLIE SMITH, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508964297, issued on 09/20/2006.
Does LESLIE SMITH, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LESLIE SMITH, M.D.'s prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.3M in brand drug costs.
Does LESLIE SMITH, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, LESLIE SMITH, M.D. had 145 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LESLIE SMITH, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LESLIE SMITH, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Shingrix, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LESLIE SMITH, M.D. accept Medicare?
LESLIE SMITH, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,482 Part D claims and 1,939 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LESLIE SMITH, M.D.'s credentials?
LESLIE SMITH, M.D.'s NPI is 1508964297 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.
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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