VAE SMITH, DMD
4301 S NELLIS BLVD, LAS VEGAS, NV 89121
NPI Number
1114991817
Practice location · View on Google Maps
Total Medicaid Payments
$179,255
-57% vs specialty average
Patients Seen
7,956
Total Claims
10,499
$ Per Patient
$23
Specialty avg: $36
Specialty Rank
#68 of 248
Dentist, General Practice providers in Nevada
Peer Average
$419,652
Average total for Dentist, General Practice
Claims per Patient
1.3
Average visits / services per person
Payments by Year
How much Medicaid paid this provider each year. Large jumps can indicate changes in practice volume or billing patterns.
| Year | Total Paid | % of Max |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $92,768 | |
| 2020 | $35,320 | |
| 2021 | $21,941 | |
| 2022 | $24,668 | |
| 2023 | $4,558 |
Procedure Code Breakdown
The specific medical services this provider billed Medicaid for. Each HCPCS/CPT code represents a different type of visit, test, or treatment.
| HCPCS Code | Description | Claims | Paid | % of Total | Avg per Claim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1120 | Dental cleaning for children (prophylaxis) | 787 | $34,740 | 19.4% | $44 |
| D0274 | Dental X-ray — bitewings (four films) | 1,232 | $28,427 | 15.9% | $23 |
| D0230 | Additional dental X-ray | 4,026 | $27,678 | 15.4% | $7 |
| D0220 | Single dental X-ray (of one tooth) | 1,566 | $21,354 | 11.9% | $14 |
| D0140 | Limited dental exam — for a specific problem (like a toothache) | 526 | $16,537 | 9.2% | $31 |
| D0120 | Regular dental checkup and exam | 799 | $16,414 | 9.2% | $21 |
| D0150 | Comprehensive dental exam — thorough check of teeth, gums, and mouth | 427 | $13,732 | 7.7% | $32 |
| D1351 | Dental sealant — protective coating on a tooth to prevent cavities | 325 | $7,542 | 4.2% | $23 |
| D1208 | Dental preventive care (cleaning, fluoride, sealant) | 534 | $5,326 | 3.0% | $10 |
| D1110 | Dental cleaning for adults (prophylaxis) | 195 | $3,807 | 2.1% | $20 |
| D2140 | Silver (amalgam) filling — one surface | 32 | $1,632 | 0.9% | $51 |
| D0210 | Full set of dental X-rays | 19 | $1,061 | 0.6% | $56 |
| D1206 | Fluoride treatment — painted on teeth to prevent cavities | 15 | $525 | 0.3% | $35 |
| D0999 | Dental exam, X-ray, or screening | 16 | $480 | 0.3% | $30 |
About This Data
This data comes from the HHS Medicaid Provider Spending dataset (opendata.hhs.gov). It shows payments made through Nevada Medicaid from 2018–2024. High payments do not mean a provider is doing anything wrong — some specialties naturally cost more, and busy providers see more patients. But unusually high numbers compared to peers can be worth a closer look.