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Hand Surgery

James R. Smith, MD

Works at hospitals in Battle Creek, MI · Paw Paw, MI · Kalamazoo, MI … · Michigan

Summary

James R. Smith, MD (Hand Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Battle Creek, MI, Paw Paw, MI and Kalamazoo, MI and other places. NPI 1770529455. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James R. Smith, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Hand SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
51Years since medical school (graduated 1975)
Indiana University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Bronson Methodist HospitalGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James R. Smith work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James R. Smith at 4 hospitals: Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Bronson Lakeview Hospital, Bronson Methodist Hospital and Bronson South Haven Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James R. Smith see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Kalamazoo, MI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James R. Smith's specialty?
Medicare lists Hand Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does James R. Smith accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Smith accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for James R. Smith?
(269) 488-8440, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James R. Smith's NPI number?
1770529455. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where James R. Smith works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. Smith at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where James R. Smith is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James R. Smith as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Bronson Methodist Hospital729 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hand surgeons in Kalamazoo

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kalamazoo, MI — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolIndiana University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1975
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1770529455
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians