Velmalia Matthews-Smith, MD
NPI 1144257791 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Potsdam, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Velmalia Matthews-Smith, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Potsdam, NY (NPI 1144257791).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144257791
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2018-02111 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
6 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
787 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 560 | $141 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 163 | $93 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 39 | $173 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 14 | $64 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 11 | $130 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $64–$173 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 122 | 19 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 100 | 56 |
| Anastrozole | 86 | 34 |
| Lidocaine/Prilocainebrand: Lidocaine-Prilocaine | 84 | 37 |
| Potassium Chloride | 57 | 15 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 55 | 33 |
| Loperamide Hclbrand: Loperamide | 55 | 42 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (5)
- 20 Medical Park Dr Ste BAsheville, NC 28803-2493Phone: (828) 254-8232Fax: (828) 253-4470
- 600 Hospital Dr Ste 10bClyde, NC 28721-8024Phone: (828) 456-5214Fax: (828) 456-7834
- 100 Hospital DrHendersonville, NC 28792-5272Phone: (828) 650-8167Fax: (828) 650-8205
- 50 Hospital Dr Ste 4bHendersonville, NC 28792Phone: (828) 681-2917Fax: (828) 681-2852
- 179 N Buncombe School Rd Ste 102Weaverville, NC 28787-9699Phone: (828) 645-3100Fax: (828) 658-3254
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-27
- Last updated
- 2024-07-29
- Certified
- 2024-07-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Velmalia Matthews-Smith's NPI number?
- Velmalia Matthews-Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144257791, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Velmalia Matthews-Smith's specialty?
- Velmalia Matthews-Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Velmalia Matthews-Smith located?
- Velmalia Matthews-Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 50 Leroy St, Potsdam, NY 13676-1786.
- What is Velmalia Matthews-Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Velmalia Matthews-Smith is (315) 265-3300.
- Does Velmalia Matthews-Smith accept Medicare?
- Velmalia Matthews-Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Velmalia Matthews-Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Velmalia Matthews-Smith's NPI (1144257791) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.