Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. William Benjamin Smith, DO

Individual provider Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · NPI 1790079325

Dr. William Benjamin Smith, DO is a Cardiac Surgery in Hammond, Louisiana. Graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011, 15 years ago. Practices with North Oaks Medical Center LLC, a 311-clinician group, works from 3 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Louisiana and Nebraska.

Years since qualifying
15
Trained at
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Licensed in
LA, NE
In the registry since
2011
Specialties on file
3
What do these letters mean?
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
A fully licensed physician, trained like an MD with additional musculoskeletal training. Equivalent practice rights in all 50 states.

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Practice location Address checks out

15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 402
Hammond, LA 70403-1426
Phone: (985) 230-7350
Fax: (985) 230-7351
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Additional practice locations (2)

  • 301 Fisher St Rm 1g300, Keesler Afb, MS 39534-2508 — (228) 376-5571
  • 3603 Bienville Blvd Ste 103, Ocean Springs, MS 39564-5736 — (228) 762-3000

Specialties & licences

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (primary) Taxonomy 208G00000X · Licence 303359 (LA)
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Taxonomy 208G00000X · Licence 1040 (NE)
Surgery Physician Taxonomy 208600000X · Licence 1040 (NE)

Record details

NPI number1790079325
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials DO
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMay 31, 2011
Last updated in NPPESJune 17, 2026
Certification dateJune 17, 2026
Mailing address15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 402, Hammond, LA 70403-1426

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyCARDIAC SURGERY
Medical schoolWEST VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Graduated 2011 (15 years in practice)
Group practice North Oaks Medical Center Llc — 311 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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