Carlos Ignacio Smith, MD
Carlos Ignacio Smith is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Key Largo, FL with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Carlos Ignacio Smith, MD practices as part of a group internist practice in Key Largo, FL. A University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine graduate since 1999, he brings 27+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 77.15/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 26% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Federal MIPS score higher than 28% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4260dNPPES updated 2014-09-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
50 Barracuda Ln, Key Largo, FL 33037-3733
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202377.15/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.3%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
338
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
216
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,848
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $430k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$131 received from industry
6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Carlos Ignacio Smith's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
27 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine (Class of 1999)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Carlos Ignacio Smith
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carlos Ignacio Smith for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Key Largo required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carlos Ignacio Smith
NPI records show Dr. Smith as active with telehealth listed in Key Largo, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (305) 367-2600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Carlos Ignacio Smith
Practice Location
50 Barracuda Ln, Key Largo, FL 33037-3733
Mailing Address
50 Barracuda Ln, Key Largo, FL 33037-3733
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