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Dr. Paul J Smelter, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in Mesquite, TX · enumerated 2006.

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

National Provider Identifier

1528078714

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Paul J Smelter
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 820 East Cartwright, Suite 100, Mesquite, TX, 75149
Fax (214) 320-7690
Enumeration date Aug 9, 2006
Last updated in NPPES May 19, 2014

Taxonomy & licenses

207Q00000X Family Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 036057595 (IL) Secondary
207Q00000X Family Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License P5004 (TX) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
036057595 Medicaid IL -
14D0435769 Other IL CLIA
6394P Other IL CATERPILLAR
101738 Other IL HEALTHLINK
133586700 Other IL ACS-OWCP
08421024 Other IL BC/BS
232889 Other IL PERSONAL CARE
P00194441 Other IL RR MEDICARE PIN
103476 Other IL HEALTH ALLIANCE
036057595 Other IL IL STATE LICENSE
020057300 Other IL BLACK LUNG
CD7143 Other IL RR MEDICARE GROUP
P5004 Other TX MEDICAL LICENSE

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Paul Smelter?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Paul Smelter is 1528078714, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Paul Smelter practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Mesquite, TX. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2014-05-19.