CHRISTOPHER B. SMITH M.D. – NPI #1093195133
Hospitalist

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Hospitalist

CHRISTOPHER SMITH is a hospitalist located in FRESNO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1093195133 to CHRISTOPHER SMITH on June 03, 2015. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208M00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Hospitalist.

The NPI profile was last updated on May 14, 2026. 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 CHRISTOPHER SMITH below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER B. SMITH

NPI Number
1093195133
Enumeration Date

(more than 11 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER B. SMITH
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
155 N FRESNO ST
FRESNO, CA 93701
Phone: (559) 499-6500 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
1101 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109-6919
Phone: (415) 600-6000
Mailing address
601 VAN NESS AVE STE E3619
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-3200
Phone: (415) 531-9047 Fax: (415) 213-4659
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
May 14, 2026

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Taxonomy Code(s)

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
208M00000X
- Hospitalist (Primary)		 CA A152241
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 CA A152241

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

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTOPHER SMITH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER
      1303 E HERNDON AVE
      FRESNO, CA 93710

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