PHILIP C. SMITH M.D. – NPI #1942206149
Ophthalmology
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
PHILIP SMITH is an ophthalmologist located in MADISON, MS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1942206149 to PHILIP SMITH on June 22, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Mar 18, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for PHILIP SMITH below.
NPI Profile for
PHILIP C. SMITH
(about 21 years ago)
MADISON, MS 39110 Phone: (601) 853-2020 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
Ste 403
Jackson, MS 39202-2413
Phone: (601) 353-2020 Ext: 138
Fax: (601) 714-5110
Jackson, MS 39202-2027
Phone: (601) 353-2020 Ext: 146
Fax: (601) 714-5110
JACKSON, MS 39202-2027 Phone: (601) 353-2020 Fax: (601) 714-5110
Identifiers for PHILIP SMITH
Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.
| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | MS | 001256719 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207W00000X - Ophthalmology (Primary) |
MS | 17782 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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