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Merante Smith

Registered Nurse in Howard Beach, NY · enumerated 2026.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1265349153

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Merante Smith
Practice address 8429 155th Ave Apt 3k, Howard Beach, NY, 11414
Enumeration date Aug 26, 2026
Last updated in NPPES Aug 26, 2026

Taxonomy & licenses

163W00000X Registered Nurse Nursing Service Providers · License N55072 (NY) Primary

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Merante Smith practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Howard Beach, NY. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Merante Smith?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Merante Smith is 1265349153, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2026-08-26.