Dr. James Lacey Smith , MD
Internal Medicine β’ Columbus, GA
1207 Marina Cove Dr
Columbus, GA 31904
This profile restates public CMS/NPPES data; T-MedInfo gives no medical advice — consult a licensed professional, and call 911 for emergencies.
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NPI assigned on April 26, 2006; this date does not establish years in practice.
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Published CMS data list 157 Medicare Part D prescriptions, including refills, in 2015.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers β by Provider and Drug, 2015. Published rows only; this is not a quality measure.
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Published Part D records, 2015:
- Metoclopramide Hcl β 67 prescription fills, including refills.
- Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) β 38 prescription fills, including refills.
- Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Peg 3350/Na Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) β 25 prescription fills, including refills.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers β by Provider and Drug, 2015. Drug names come from pharmacy claims. Listing a drug here is not an endorsement or a recommendation.
See all 5 records in the table Β· Guide: How to read Medicare Part D prescriber data
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Medicare Part D prescriptions went from 131 in 2014 to 157 in 2015.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers β by Provider and Drug, 2014β2015.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1207 Marina Cove Dr
Columbus, GA 31904
What Public CMS Data Show
Internal Medicine: NPPES taxonomy is a reported classification, not proof of board certification.
30-day fills
157 standardized 30-day fills in 2015
CMS converts prescriptions to 30-day supplies so they can be compared. A 90-day prescription counts as about three 30-day fills.
What this does not show: 30-day fills
It is not a count of patients and not a measure of quality.
Part D drug cost
$1,415 in 2015
The total cost of these prescriptions in 2015, paid by Medicare drug plans, patients and other payers together.
It shows the total spending on drugs this clinician prescribed, not what any one patient paid.
What this does not show: Part D drug cost
A higher cost often reflects the type of medicines a specialty uses. It is not your out-of-pocket cost and not a measure of quality.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers β by Provider and Drug, 2015.
Open Payments general payments, program year 2024
All general payments: $164.94 across 2 records.
By nature of payment
- Food and Beverage: $164.94 across 2 records.
Reporting-company totals
- Amgen Inc.: $150.00 across 1 record.
- AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP: $14.94 across 1 record.
A reported payment does not necessarily mean the financial relationship is improper and is not a measure of care quality. Clinicians can review and dispute these records.
Source: Calculated by T-MedInfo from CMS Open Payments general-payment records for program year 2024 (published June 30, 2026).
NPI first issued
2006
The year this clinician's National Provider Identifier (NPI) was issued. An NPI is a unique 10-digit ID that US health care providers use for billing.
What this does not show: NPI first issued
NPIs have been issued only since 2005, so this year is not necessarily when the clinician started practicing.
Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry.
Medicare assignment not listed
CMS data do not show whether this clinician accepts Medicare assignment. This does not mean they do not accept Medicare. Ask the office.
Medicare assignment applies to Original Medicare. It does not tell you whether the clinician is in a Medicare Advantage plan's network, accepts other insurance, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians; Medicare.gov, βDoes your provider accept Medicare as full payment?β
No telehealth indicator
CMS shows this indicator only when recent Medicare claims include telehealth services. The clinician may still offer telehealth; ask the office.
Source: CMS, Telehealth Indicator on Medicare Care Compare (fact sheet, January 2023); CMS Doctors and Clinicians.
Compared with the same specialty in Columbus and Georgia
Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
Medicare Part D
Comparisons use 2024 data. The latest CMS data for Dr. Smith are from 2015.
55 active clinicians are listed under Internal Medicine with a practice address in Columbus, GA (3,962 in Georgia).
Addresses are self-reported to NPPES and may be out of date.
Telehealth indicator in Columbus
9.1% of these 55 clinicians have the CMS telehealth indicator.
52.7% of these 55 clinicians are listed by CMS as accepting Medicare assignment.
CMS data by year
Changes may reflect reporting, coverage or privacy limits, not changes in care quality.
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Medicare Part D prescriptions
Medicare Part D prescriptions increased 20% from 131 in 2014 to 157 in 2015.
- 2014: 131
- 2015: 157
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30-day fills
30-day fills increased 20% from 131 in 2014 to 157 in 2015.
- 2014: 131
- 2015: 157
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Part D drug cost
Part D drug cost went from $809 in 2014 to $1,415 in 2015.
- 2014: $809
- 2015: $1,415
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Industry payments (Open Payments)
CMS data for industry payments (Open Payments) are available for 2024 only.
Sources: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers (2015), CMS Open Payments (2024), CMS Doctors and Clinicians, CMS NPPES NPI Registry. Specialty names follow the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy.
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Pharma & Medical Device Financial Disclosures
Payments and other transfers of value that drug and medical device companies reported to CMS Open Payments
Program year 2024 (payments made January 1 β December 31, 2024): fewer than 11 records totaling $164.94.
| Manufacturer | Payment Nature | Product | Type | Amount ($) |
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| Amgen Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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KRYSTEXXA | General | $150.00 |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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β | General | $14.94 |
Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024, released June 30, 2026.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Profile & Medications
Medicare Part D prescriptions filled, including refills, in 2015.
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Prescriptions | Day Supply | Total Cost | Patients |
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| Metoclopramide Hcl | Metoclopramide Hcl | 67 | 67 | $109.97 | 66 |
| Peg 3350-Electrolyte | Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg | 38 | 67 | $649.34 | 37 |
| Peg 3350-Electrolyte | Peg 3350/Na Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 25 | 112 | $253.48 | 23 |
| Gavilyte-G | Peg 3350/Na Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 16 | 45 | $198.21 | 16 |
| Gavilyte-N | Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg | 11 | 20 | $204.43 | 11 |
Source: CMS Part D by Provider and Drug, 2015; rows below 11 claims omitted by CMS; volume isn’t quality. Privacy limits
Specialties & License Numbers Reported to NPPES
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RG0100X
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Career & Practice History Timeline
Changes recorded in monthly NPPES data files: addresses, names, credentials, specialties and NPI status
Registered at 1207 MARINA COVE DR, COLUMBUS, GA 31904 (Tel: 9014121881)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1207 MARINA COVE DR, COLUMBUS, GA 319042285 (Tel: 9014121881)
Registered at 1207 MARINA COVE DR, COLUMBUS, GA 319042285 (Tel: 9014121881)
Recorded as JAMES SMITH, MD
Internal Medicine (license number reported to NPPES: TN 19469)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
NPI Administrative Meta
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- Dr. Leilani Shivers, MD
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- Dr. Morton Berenson, MD
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Mailing Address
1207 Marina Cove Dr
Columbus, GA 319042285
Phone: 9014121881