Quick answers
- Does James K. Smith Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James K. 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 James K. Smith Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 57 Original Medicare patients and 59 services for James K. Smith Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James K. Smith Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1821321175. 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 James K. 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 | 57 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 59 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
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%
- Arthritis63%
- Chronic kidney disease46%
- Diabetes42%
- Heart failure35%
Practice locations
Addresses where James K. Smith Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1364 Clifton Rd NEAtlanta, GA 30322 (404) 778‑3900
- 4800 48th StValley, AL 36854 (334) 756‑9180
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James K. Smith Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emory Specialty Associates, LLC726 clinicians in the group
- Elite Anesthesia Solutions LLC20 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiology Assistantprimary
Other anesthesiologist assistants in Atlanta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Atlanta, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emory Specialty Associates, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821321175 |
| 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