Quick answers
- Does Edith F. Smith Rayford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edith F. Smith Rayford 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.
- What is Edith F. Smith Rayford's NPI number?
- 1154359842. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Edith F. Smith Rayford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edith F. Smith Rayford 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.
- Merit Health CentralJackson, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250072
Practice locations
Addresses where Edith F. Smith Rayford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5429 Robinson Rd ExtJackson, MS 39204 (601) 914‑0163
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edith F. Smith Rayford as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Central Mississippi Health Services, Inc11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Jackson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jackson, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Central Mississippi Health Services, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154359842 |
| 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
- 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