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Active NPI 1518918655 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Eric Greensmith , MD

Anesthesiology • Hershey, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Greensmith, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Hershey, PA. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1987, Dr. Greensmith delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 500 UNIVERSITY DR.

Dr. Greensmith is affiliated with The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle, continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

500 University Dr

Hershey, PA 170332360

Telephone 7175316597
Fax 7175317790
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Hershey, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
39 Yrs +19.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.0 Yrs
State Avg: 27.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
165 Specialists

Practicing in Hershey, PA (2600 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
3.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
86.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Greensmith (39 Years) 39 Yrs
Hershey Specialty Average (20.0 Years) 20.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2022)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
25 25 $960.00 $124.85
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle
19 19 $156.63 $30.91
64448 Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter
12 12 $345.00 $55.80
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement
12 12 $2606.25 $326.41

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License PA MD044571E

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 - Critical Care Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207LC0200X

State License PA MD-044571-E

An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207LP2900X

State License PA MD044571E

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1012211160001 (PA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group

500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 170332360

Phone: 7175318202

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1003349309

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Amanda Ford

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003359480
Jacqueline Punako , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003788118

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Dr. David Weiss , DO

Anesthesiology

NPI 1013478064

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Isabella Sciacca Coppola , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine

NPI 1033868971

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1033969076

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

17 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 21, 2022

Anesthesiology (License #MD-044571-E in PA)

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Updated Practice Location November 15, 2019

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175316597)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 15, 2019

Registered at PO BOX 858, MC A410, HERSHEY, PA 170330858 (Tel: 8002431455)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 15, 2019

Anesthesiology (License #MD044571E in PA)

NPI Profile Active August 01, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 01, 2017

Registered at 250 COLLEGE AVE, LANCASTER, PA 176033363 (Tel: 7175315995)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 01, 2017

Registered at 250 COLLEGE AVE, LANCASTER, PA 176033363 (Tel: (717) 735-3918)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 01, 2017

Recorded as JAMES GREENSMITH, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 01, 2017

Anesthesiology (License #MD-044571-E in PA)

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Updated Practice Location January 30, 2017

Registered at 233 COLLEGE AVE, STE 101, LANCASTER, PA 176033385 (Tel: 7175315995)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 30, 2017

Recorded as JOHN GREENSMITH, MD

NPI Profile Active October 27, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 27, 2016

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 8002431455)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 27, 2016

Registered at 233 COLLEGE AVE, STE 101, LANCASTER, PA 176033385 (Tel: 7175315995)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 27, 2016

Recorded as J ERIC GREENSMITH, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 27, 2016

Anesthesiology (License #MD044571E in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1518918655
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 13, 2006
Last Update: July 21, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 858, Mc A410

Hershey, PA 170330858

Phone: 8002431455

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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