Dr Anthony Van Smith, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Augusta, GA

Dr Anthony Van Smith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Augusta, Georgia. He went to Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Au Medical Associates Inc and his current practice location is 1417 Pendleton Rd, Augusta, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 738-9824.

Dr Anthony Van Smith is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 035525) 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 1740267194.

Contact Information

Dr Anthony Van Smith, MD
1417 Pendleton Rd,
Augusta, GA 30904-4837
(706) 738-9824
(706) 736-4111



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Anthony Van Smith
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience40 Years
Location1417 Pendleton Rd, Augusta, Georgia
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:
  • Dr Anthony Van Smith attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740267194
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/28/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/10/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961567219
  • Enrollment ID: I20101028000087

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Anthony Van Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740267194NPI-NPPES
153050MedicaidSC
00486461BMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 035525 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Encompass Health Home HealthElberton, GAHome health agency
University HospitalAugusta, GAHospital
Au Medical CenterAugusta, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Au Medical Associates Inc9931013513577

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Entity NameAu Medical Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841230620
PECOS PAC ID: 9931013513
Enrollment ID: O20040107000188

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Anthony Van Smith, MD
1417 Pendleton Rd,
Augusta, GA 30904-4837

Ph: (706) 738-9824
Dr Anthony Van Smith, MD
1417 Pendleton Rd,
Augusta, GA 30904-4837

Ph: (706) 738-9824

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