Quick answers
- Does Christine L. Smith accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine L. 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 Christine L. Smith see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 105 Original Medicare patients and 397 services for Christine L. Smith. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christine L. Smith's NPI number?
- 1790032894. 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 Christine L. 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 | 105 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 397 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)156 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)29 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)25 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)25 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)17 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 cholesterol62%
- Arthritis45%
- Anxiety39%
- Depression34%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
Hospitals where Christine L. Smith works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christine L. 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.
- CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical HospitalAlexandria, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 190298
Practice locations
Addresses where Christine L. Smith is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 176 Versailles BlvdAlexandria, LA 71303 (318) 445‑9331
- 44 Versailles BlvdAlexandria, LA 71303 (318) 445‑5111
- 9026 Jefferson Hwy, Suite 201Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (888) 339‑0906
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christine L. Smith as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Specialty Infusion LLC29 clinicians in the group
- Freedman Clinic of Internal Medicine LLP16 clinicians in the group
- Alexandria Healthcare Consultants, LLC10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Alexandria
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alexandria, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Specialty Infusion LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790032894 |
| 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