Quick answers
- Does Elton T. Smith Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elton T. Smith Jr. 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 Elton T. Smith Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 328 Original Medicare patients and 1,849 services for Elton T. Smith Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elton T. Smith Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1487653416. 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 Elton T. Smith Jr., 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 | 328 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,849 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)347 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)334 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)245 services
- Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report (85060)180 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)153 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%
- Arthritis41%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
Hospitals where Elton T. Smith Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elton T. Smith Jr. 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.
- Atrium Health ClevelandShelby, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340021
- Atrium Health PinevilleCharlotte, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340098
- Atrium Health UnionMonroe, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340130
- Atrium Health University CityCharlotte, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340166
- Carolinas Medical Center/Behavioral HealthCharlotte, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340113
Practice locations
Addresses where Elton T. Smith Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 E Wood StSpartanburg, SC 29303 (864) 560‑6212
- 1700 Skylyn DrSpartanburg, SC 29307 (864) 573‑3831
- 2001 Vail AveCharlotte, NC 28207 (704) 304‑5988
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elton T. Smith Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolinas Pathology Group PA50 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
- Dermatologyalso
Other pathologists in Spartanburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Spartanburg, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolinas Pathology Group PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487653416 |
| 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