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

James Smelser, MD

Individual provider Nephrology Physician · NPI 1881685089

James Smelser, MD is a Nephrology in Huntsville, Alabama. Graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1990, 36 years ago. Practices with Huntsville Renal Clinic, PC, a 15-clinician group, accepts Medicare assignment and offers telehealth. Licensed in Alabama.

Years since qualifying
36
Trained at
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Licensed in
AL
In the registry since
2005
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

810 Franklin St SE Ste A
Huntsville, AL 35801-4310
Phone: (256) 533-7676
Fax: (256) 533-3171
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Specialties & licences

Nephrology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207RN0300X · Licence 18846 (AL)

Record details

NPI number1881685089
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedNovember 4, 2005
Last updated in NPPESSeptember 13, 2023
Certification dateSeptember 13, 2023

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyNEPHROLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1990 (36 years in practice)
Group practice Huntsville Renal Clinic, Pc — 15 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
Practice locations3 on file with Medicare

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