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Active NPI 1538149661 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. George Herbert Smith , MD

Anesthesiology • Fall River, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. George Smith, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Fall River, MA. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med in 1997, Dr. Smith delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 277 PLEASANT ST.

Dr. Smith is affiliated with Prima Care, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, propofol, 10 mg, ringers lactate infusion, up to 1000 cc, anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

277 Pleasant St

Fall River, MA 027213005

Telephone 5086763292
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Prima Care, Pc Facility NPI 1265422596

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Fall River, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
29 Yrs +1.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 27.8 Yrs
State Avg: 27.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
29 Specialists

Practicing in Fall River, MA (2146 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
92.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Smith (29 Years) 29 Yrs
Fall River Specialty Average (27.8 Years) 27.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J2704 Injection, propofol, 10 mg
15,495 324 $5.07 $0.10
J7120 Ringers lactate infusion, up to 1000 cc
343 326 $5.00 $2.44
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope
187 181 $1290.99 $94.45
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
87 87 $1669.20 $122.65
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
32 30 $1598.28 $115.62
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope
31 31 $1931.94 $145.09

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-06-04
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License MA 257442

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License LA 024051

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Prima Care, Pc

277 Pleasant St, Fall River, MA 027213005

Phone: 5086763292

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 04, 2023

Registered at 277 PLEASANT ST, FALL RIVER, MA 027213005 (Tel: 5086763292)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 04, 2023

Registered at 277 PLEASANT ST, FALL RIVER, MA 027213005

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 04, 2023

Anesthesiology (License #257442 in MA)

NPI Profile Active April 20, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 20, 2008

Registered at PSC 819 BOX 18, NAVHOSP BOX 314, FPO, AE 09645 (Tel: 0113495682)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 20, 2008

Registered at PSC 819 BOX 18, NAVHOSP BOX 314, FPO, AE 09645 (Tel: 0113495682)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 20, 2008

Recorded as GEORGE SMITH, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 20, 2008

Anesthesiology (License #024051 in LA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1538149661
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 17, 2006
Last Update: June 04, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

277 Pleasant St

Fall River, MA 027213005

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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