Derek R Smith, MD - Medicare Neurology in Norwich, CT

Derek R Smith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Norwich, Connecticut. He went to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. He is a member of the group practice Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists Pllc and his current practice location is One Towne Park Plaza, Norwich, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 886-1433.

Derek R Smith is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 43390) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1407869019.

Contact Information

Derek R Smith, MD
One Towne Park Plaza,
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 886-1433
(860) 886-4644



Physician's Profile

Full NameDerek R Smith
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience34 Years
LocationOne Towne Park Plaza, Norwich, Connecticut
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Derek R Smith attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407869019
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/19/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072559913
  • Enrollment ID: I20050726000458

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Derek R Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407869019NPI-NPPES
001433903MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology 43390 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
William W Backus HospitalNorwich, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists Pllc31738662411138

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameThe William W Backus Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467517235
PECOS PAC ID: 0749170645
Enrollment ID: O20040316000739

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Entity NameHartford Healthcare Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043561301
PECOS PAC ID: 1153573902
Enrollment ID: O20121201000007

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Entity NameHartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023584216
PECOS PAC ID: 3173866241
Enrollment ID: O20190514001441

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Derek R Smith, MD
1 Towne Park Plz,
Norwich, CT 06360-2247

Ph: (860) 886-1433
Derek R Smith, MD
One Towne Park Plaza,
Norwich, CT 06360

Ph: (860) 886-1433

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