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Dermatology

Shondra L. Smith, MD

Works at hospitals in Lake Charles, LA · Sulphur, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Shondra L. Smith, MD is a dermatologist at 3635 Nelson Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605. Phone: (337) 477-0011. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Shondra L. Smith had 310 Original Medicare patients and 1,248 services. NPI 1134117898. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Shondra L. Smith, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Shondra L. Smith accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shondra L. Smith 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 Shondra L. Smith see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 310 Original Medicare patients and 1,248 services for Shondra L. Smith. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Shondra L. Smith's NPI number?
1134117898. 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 Shondra L. 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 patients310
Services billed to Medicare1,248
Different services or procedures44
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)279 services
  2. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)217 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)161 services
  4. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)122 services
  5. Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)113 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis51%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%
  • Diabetes29%
  • Anxiety22%

Hospitals where Shondra L. Smith works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shondra L. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Shondra L. Smith is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Shondra L. Smith as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Shondra L. Smith, MD4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Lake Charles

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lake Charles, LA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Shondra L. Smith, MD

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1134117898
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians