Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Smelser, M. D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Huntsville, AL
- NPI 1881685089
- Accepts Medicare
- 36 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
810 Franklin St Se, Suite A
Huntsville, AL 358014310
(256) 533-7676
fax (256) 533-3171
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 13, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1990 — 36 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #18846
- Medicaid
- AL #000046537
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881685089. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,265
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$372,545
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 982 | 265 | $74 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 404 | 338 | $95 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 360 | 337 | $71 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 331 | 76 | $67 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 330 | 132 | $112 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 264 | 144 | $331 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 99 | 97 | $163 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 94 | 56 | $47 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 77 | 68 | $272 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 73 | 73 | $151 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 176. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,979
Transactions
93
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC. | 10 | $316.08 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 12 | $315.28 | |
| Ardelyx, Inc. | 5 | $223.20 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 10 | $176.28 | |
| OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 27 | $153.02 | |
| AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC | 3 | $152.36 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 6 | $128.94 | |
| Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. | 5 | $103.40 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. | 3 | $95.35 | |
| Vifor Pharma, Inc. | 3 | $83.43 | |
| ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $54.79 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2 | $52.37 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 2 | $43.21 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $40.17 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 1 | $28.00 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
508
Patients
94
Total drug cost
$92,749
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 121 | 35 | $955 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 47 | 19 | $319 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 46 | 12 | $541 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 41 | 16 | $291 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 37 | 0 | $67 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 36 | 0 | $1,786 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 33 | 12 | $8,801 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 25 | 0 | $349 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 24 | 0 | $524 |
| Lidocaine-Prilocaine (Lidocaine/Prilocaine) | Brand | 22 | 0 | $408 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Smelser's medical specialty?
Dr. James Smelser practices Nephrology Physician in Huntsville, AL.
Where does Dr. James Smelser practice?
Dr. James Smelser practices at 810 Franklin St Se, Huntsville, AL 358014310. Office phone: 2565337676.
What is Dr. James Smelser's NPI?
Dr. James Smelser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881685089, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Smelser accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Smelser accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Smelser commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.