Dr Darin S Smith, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Knoxville, TN

Dr Darin S Smith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Knoxville, Tennessee. He went to Duke University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Baptist Eye Surgeons, Pllc and his current practice location is 4528 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (865) 579-3920.

Dr Darin S Smith is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD30771) 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 1811979008.

Contact Information

Dr Darin S Smith, MD
4528 Chapman Hwy,
Knoxville, TN 37920-4359
(865) 579-3920
(865) 579-3963

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Darin S Smith
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience30 Years
Location4528 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, Tennessee
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 Darin S Smith attended and graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811979008
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/22/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042373557
  • Enrollment ID: I20100326000443

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Darin S Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811979008NPI-NPPES
3824461MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD30771 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Baptist Eye Surgeons, Pllc428461048612

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Darin S Smith allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBaptist Eye Surgeons, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679622997
PECOS PAC ID: 4284610486
Enrollment ID: O20040628001280

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Darin S Smith is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Darin S Smith, MD
4528 Chapman Hwy,
Knoxville, TN 37920-4359

Ph: (865) 579-3920
Dr Darin S Smith, MD
4528 Chapman Hwy,
Knoxville, TN 37920-4359

Ph: (865) 579-3920

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Knoxville, TN

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Dr. Loren Nichols Cook, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 865-579-3920    Fax: 865-579-3963
Dr. David George Gerkin, M.D
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2300 Lakemoor Dr, Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: 865-609-0002    Fax: 865-573-3302

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