Dr Dana Hampton Smetherman, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Covington, LA

Dr Dana Hampton Smetherman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Covington, Louisiana. She went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. She is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and her current practice location is 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 875-2828.

Dr Dana Hampton Smetherman is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.021052) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1811938251.

Contact Information

Dr Dana Hampton Smetherman, MD
1000 Ochsner Blvd,
Covington, LA 70433-8107
(985) 875-2828
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Dana Hampton Smetherman
GenderFemale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience34 Years
Location1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Dana Hampton Smetherman attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811938251
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597851188
  • Enrollment ID: I20071011000717

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Dana Hampton Smetherman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811938251NPI-NPPES
1681938MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology MD.021052 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital
Ochsner Medical Center-kennerKenner, LAHospital
St Bernard Parish HospitalChalmette, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192342

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Dana Hampton Smetherman allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Dana Hampton Smetherman is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Dana Hampton Smetherman, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000
Dr Dana Hampton Smetherman, MD
1000 Ochsner Blvd,
Covington, LA 70433-8107

Ph: (985) 875-2828

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