Lanaya Williams Smith, M.D

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Lanaya Williams Smith is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Baltimore, MD with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(443) 444-4860Baltimore, MD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 21 years in internal medicine, Lanaya Williams Smith, M.D is a long-established rheumatologist in Baltimore. A Howard University College of Medicine graduate since 2005, she brings 21+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 80.18/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 37% of reporting doctors in Maryland
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 51% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 76 Internal Medicine providers in MDSee all Internal Medicine in Baltimore21+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 3823dNPPES updated 2015-12-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5601 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21239-2945

Fax: (443) 444-4145
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Maryland, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

80.18/100

Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.4 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.32%

Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)

1.32% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

329

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

307

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,823

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3.04M

Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
32%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-3%)31%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+10%)28%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$88 received from industry

5 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 Lanaya Williams Smith's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.29 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2005

    Howard University College of Medicine

  2. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Education & Training

Howard University College of Medicine (Class of 2005)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

5601 Loch Raven Blvd Smyth Building Ste. 207, Baltimore, MD 21239-2945

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Lanaya Williams Smith

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Lanaya Williams Smith for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Baltimore 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 Lanaya Williams Smith

Dr. Smith is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Baltimore, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (443) 444-4860.

Verified across 8 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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