Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Smith, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Chattanooga, TN

  • NPI 1700975943
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
975 E 3Rd St, Department of Emergency Medicine
Chattanooga, TN 374032147
(423) 778-1000
Mailing address
713 Shearer Cove RD
Chattanooga, TN 374051937

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 23, 2008
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Tennessee #43402 · Alabama #27176
Medicaid
AL #051538722

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700975943. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
334
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$48,048
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 238 231 $162
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 70 63 $113
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 26 23 $64

In context: peer comparison

Among 46 peers in Chattanooga Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,570
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Exo Imaging, INC. 2 $3,550.00
Csl Behring 1 $20.00

By nature of payment

Long Term Medical Supply or Device Loan
$3,500
Gift
$50
Education
$20

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Benjamin Smith's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Smith practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Smith practice?
Dr. Benjamin Smith practices at 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 374032147. Office phone: 4237781000.
What is Dr. Benjamin Smith's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700975943, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Smith accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Smith accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Smith commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.