Smita Das, MD, PHD, MPH

Addiction Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Psychiatry & Neurology

Smita Das is an Addiction Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Palo Alto, CA with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(650) 723-4000Palo Alto, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Smita Das, MD, PHD, MPH has been part of the Palo Alto medical community since 2011 in group practice. She has been in practice for 15+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and depression (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.5/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 9 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Palo Alto15+ years experienceNPI since 2011

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2203

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

76.5/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

17

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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 Depression.

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

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+22%)71%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Tobacco Use Disorder
65%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Apr 27, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 15 years in practice

    Experienced

Addiction Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on evaluation and treatment of individuals with alcohol, drug, or other substance-related disorders, and of individuals with dual diagnosis of substance-related and other psychiatric disorders.

Taxonomy: 2084P0802X

Virtual Addiction Psychiatry Care With Smita Das

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Smita Das for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, depression management — no travel to Palo Alto 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 Smita Das

NPI records show Dr. Das as active with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 723-4000.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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