Quick answers
- Does Betty R. Smart accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Betty R. Smart accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Betty R. Smart see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 169 Original Medicare patients and 378 services for Betty R. Smart. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Betty R. Smart's NPI number?
- 1043626757. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Betty R. Smart, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 169 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 378 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)116 services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (87426)38 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)30 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)22 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)22 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Anxiety30%
Hospitals where Betty R. Smart works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Betty R. Smart at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- North Oaks Medical CenterHammond, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190015
Practice locations
Addresses where Betty R. Smart is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15790 Paul Vega MD DrHammond, LA 70403 (985) 345‑2700
- 15813 Paul Vega MD Dr, Suite 201Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 230‑7440
- 28050 Walker Rd S, Suite L North Oaks Urgent Care WalkerWalker, LA 70785 (225) 664‑2111
- 42205 Veterans AveHammond, LA 70403 (985) 230‑5630
- 530 W Pine St, 1 North Oaks Urgent Care PonchPonchatoula, LA 70454 (985) 370‑5656
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Betty R. Smart as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Oaks Medical Center LLC320 clinicians in the group
- North Oaks Physician Group LLC57 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Hammond
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hammond, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Oaks Medical Center LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043626757 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians