Matthew D Smith, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Baton Rouge, LA

Matthew D Smith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Williamson Eye Center and his current practice location is 550 Connell Park Ln, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 924-2020.

Matthew D Smith is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD204712) 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 1780817551.

Contact Information

Matthew D Smith, MD
550 Connell Park Ln,
Baton Rouge, LA 70806-6539
(225) 924-2020
(225) 925-0225



Physician's Profile

Full NameMatthew D Smith
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience15 Years
Location550 Connell Park Ln, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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:
  • Matthew D Smith attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780817551
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/27/2009
  • Last Update Date: 04/01/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799929147
  • Enrollment ID: I20130925000206

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Matthew D Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780817551NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD204712 (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Williamson Eye Center933513119217

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Entity NameWilliamson Eye Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699812909
PECOS PAC ID: 9335131192
Enrollment ID: O20040401000144

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Matthew D Smith, MD
550 Connell Park Ln,
Baton Rouge, LA 70806-6539

Ph: (225) 924-2020
Matthew D Smith, MD
550 Connell Park Ln,
Baton Rouge, LA 70806-6539

Ph: (225) 924-2020

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