Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nellis Smith, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Nuclear Cardiology Physician · E Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1386678951
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 46 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1950 University Ave, Suite 160
E Palo Alto, CA 943032250
(650) 617-8100
fax (650) 327-2947
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 28, 2020
Year of graduation
1980 — 46 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #C40443

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386678951. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,874
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$447,654
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 622 390 $213
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 501 287 $17
93325 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function 258 248 $4
93314 Interpretation and report of ultrasound of heart 248 240 $99
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers 230 224 $20
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 202 88 $135
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 155 153 $78
93296 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 141 55 $31
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 122 119 $252
93294 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days 120 49 $33

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 136. This provider delivers 28× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$282
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $282.21

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$282

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,264
Patients
964
Total drug cost
$564,094
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 458 134 $6,241
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 394 103 $508,926
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 368 108 $2,766
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 365 111 $6,853
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 301 87 $8,240
Losartan Potassium Generic 261 68 $5,020
Carvedilol Generic 251 76 $4,688
Spironolactone Generic 166 52 $2,070
Furosemide Generic 152 55 $1,198
Ezetimibe Generic 125 38 $6,195

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nellis Smith's medical specialty?
Dr. Nellis Smith practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in E Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Nellis Smith practice?
Dr. Nellis Smith practices at 1950 University Ave, E Palo Alto, CA 943032250. Office phone: 6506178100.
What is Dr. Nellis Smith's NPI?
Dr. Nellis Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386678951, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nellis Smith accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nellis Smith accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nellis Smith commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function (HCPCS 93325). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.