Quick answers
- Does Cynthia D. Payne-Smith accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Cynthia D. Payne-Smith may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Cynthia D. Payne-Smith see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 411 Original Medicare patients and 575 services for Cynthia D. Payne-Smith. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cynthia D. Payne-Smith's NPI number?
- 1053400788. 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 Cynthia D. Payne-Smith, 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 | 411 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 575 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)365 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)119 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)54 services
- Electronic analysis of implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral neurostimulator generator (95970)23 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 pressure72%
- Arthritis57%
- Depression47%
- Anxiety47%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
Hospitals where Cynthia D. Payne-Smith works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cynthia D. Payne-Smith 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.
- Parkwest Medical CenterKnoxville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440173
- University Health System, IncKnoxville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440015
Practice locations
Addresses where Cynthia D. Payne-Smith is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2681 Andersonville Hwy, Suite 102Clinton, TN 37716 (865) 494‑5960
- 301 Louis St, Suite 101Kingsport, TN 37660 (423) 246‑4600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cynthia D. Payne-Smith as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Health System, Inc.522 clinicians in the group
- Mountain Region Speech and Hearing Center17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Clinton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clinton, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Health System, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053400788 |
| 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