Quick answers
- Does Paola C. Belgado-Smith accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paola C. Belgado-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 Paola C. Belgado-Smith see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 40 Original Medicare patients and 40 services for Paola C. Belgado-Smith. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paola C. Belgado-Smith's NPI number?
- 1891746079. 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 Paola C. Belgado-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 | 40 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 40 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
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%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Anxiety30%
Hospitals where Paola C. Belgado-Smith works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paola C. Belgado-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.
- UNC HospitalsChapel Hill, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340061
Practice locations
Addresses where Paola C. Belgado-Smith is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 Manning DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
- 102 Mason Farm RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
- 430 Waterstone DrHillsborough, NC 27278 (984) 215‑2000
- 460 Waterstone DrHillsborough, NC 27278 (984) 215‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paola C. Belgado-Smith as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill2,052 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), North Carolina →
Other nurse anesthetists in Chapel Hill
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chapel Hill, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1891746079 |
| 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