Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD
Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in Potsdam, NY with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD practices as part of a group hematology & oncology specialist practice in Potsdam, NY. Trained at Eastern Virginia Medical School (class of 2001), she has been practicing for over 25 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer.
Older · 663dNPPES updated 2024-07-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.32%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.2 pts)
6.32% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
180
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
182
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,377
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.80M
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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.
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 Cancer.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$401 received from industry
25 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
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 2018, attributed to Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Board certified · Jul 28, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
25 years in practice
Experienced
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
Taxonomy: 207RH0003X
Education & Training
Eastern Virginia Medical School (Class of 2001)
Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Potsdam 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 Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith
Dr. Matthews-Smith is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Potsdam, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (315) 265-3300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
50 Leroy St, Potsdam, NY 13676-1786
Mailing Address
50 Leroy St, Potsdam, NY 13676-1786
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