Quick answers
- Does Douglas F. Smith accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Douglas F. 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 Douglas F. Smith see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 20 Original Medicare patients and 28 services for Douglas F. Smith. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Douglas F. Smith's NPI number?
- 1578543195. 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 Douglas F. 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 | 20 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 28 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
Hospitals where Douglas F. Smith works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Douglas F. 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.
- Memorial Hospital WestPembroke Pines, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100281
Practice locations
Addresses where Douglas F. Smith is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 265 B Commercial BlvdLauderdale By The Sea, FL 33308 (954) 772‑3960
- 603 N Flamingo Rd, 361 Gemini Obgyn LLCPembroke Pines, FL 33028 (954) 432‑7900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Douglas F. Smith as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vitalmd Group Holding LLC537 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Lauderdale By The Sea
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lauderdale By The Sea, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vitalmd Group Holding LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| 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) | 1578543195 |
| 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