NPI age
21 years
Enumerated 2005-05-23
● Active
Type 1 · Individual
DR. Dean W Smith, MD
Smith is 1 of 3 orthopaedic surgery providers in Bellaire and 1 of 227 in Texas.
Primary specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery
Plus 2 subspecialties
Licensed in
TX
1 state
Status
Active
No deactivations on record
Last NPPES update
2019-03-22
Source: monthly bulk 2026-05
Sole proprietor
No
May be part of a larger org
How this provider compares
Across 227 active orthopaedic surgery providers in Texas.
NPI age
21 years
↑ 3 yr above median (18 yr)
State licenses
1 state
13% of peers hold multiple states
Subspecialties
2
In the 55% of peers with subspecialties
NPI lifetime · 2005 → 2026
2005-05Enumerated in NPPES
2005
2026
Where they practice
Practice location
5420 West Loop S Ste 2400
Bellaire, TX 774012118
Mailing address
6400 Fannin St Ste 1700
Houston, TX 770301526
Specialties
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Orthopaedic Surgery PrimaryAn orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
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Orthopaedic SurgeryAn orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is...
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SurgeryA surgeon with expertise in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means, of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Identifiers
| Type | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 05 (TX) | 144456402 | |
| 01 (TX) | 8BF245 | BCBS |
Practice context
Part of a multi-provider practice. 12 other active providers share this practice address in NPPES.
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