Quick answers
- Does Thom F. Smilari accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thom F. Smilari 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 Thom F. Smilari see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 242 Original Medicare patients and 512 services for Thom F. Smilari. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thom F. Smilari's NPI number?
- 1386689347. 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 Thom F. Smilari, 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 | 242 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 512 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)251 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)54 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)54 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)45 services
- Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, requiring interpretation by physician (G0124)27 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 pressure66%
- High cholesterol64%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety26%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Hospitals where Thom F. Smilari works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thom F. Smilari 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.
- Ochsner Medical Center - Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190202
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
- Ochsner Medical Center-KennerKenner, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190274
- Ochsner St Anne General HospitalRaceland, LA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 191324
- Slidell Memorial HospitalSlidell, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190040
Practice locations
Addresses where Thom F. Smilari is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 13; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 100 Medical Ctr DrSlidell, LA 70461 (985) 646‑5055
- 1001 Gause BlvdSlidell, LA 70458 (985) 646‑5970
- 10310 the Grove BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70836 (225) 761‑5200
- 104 Acadia Park DrRaceland, LA 70394 (985) 537‑3211
- 1057 Paul Maillard RdLuling, LA 70070 (985) 785‑6242
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thom F. Smilari as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Slidell
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Slidell, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ochsner Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386689347 |
| 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