Carlos Ignacio Smith, MD

Internal Medicine

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.

(305) 367-2600Key Largo, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 1,651 Internal Medicine providers in FLSee all Internal Medicine in Key Largo27+ years experienceNPI since 2006

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

Fax: (305) 367-4573
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

77.15/100

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 = better

82.3%

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 volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%
Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+8%)30%

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

Cancer
Higher than avg (+1%)22%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$131 received from industry

6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1999

    University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

  2. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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