Quick answers
- Does Kristie G. Smith accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristie G. 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 Kristie G. Smith see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 117 Original Medicare patients and 1,973 services for Kristie G. Smith. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristie G. Smith's NPI number?
- 1578109286. 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 Kristie G. 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 | 117 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,973 |
| Different services or procedures | 85 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,120 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)108 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)63 services
- Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (J1885)58 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)44 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 cholesterol57%
- Arthritis43%
- COPD35%
- Depression33%
- Diabetes31%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristie G. Smith is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1500 W Elk AveElizabethton, TN 37643 (423) 543‑2584
- 401 E Main StJohnson City, TN 37601 (423) 929‑2584
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristie G. Smith as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical Care PLLC39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Elizabethton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Elizabethton, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical Care PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578109286 |
| 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
- 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