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Active NPI 1639269616 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Lois Eh Smith , MD, PhD

Ophthalmology • Boston, MA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lois Smith, MD, PhD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Boston, MA. With approximately 48 years of clinical experience since graduating from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1978, Dr. Smith delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 300 LONGWOOD AVE.

Dr. Smith is affiliated with Childrens Hospital Ophthalmology Foundation Inc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

300 Longwood Ave

Boston, MA 021155724

Telephone 6173558531
Fax 6177300305
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Boston University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1978

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Boston, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
48 Yrs +28.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.9 Yrs
State Avg: 30.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
339 Specialists

Practicing in Boston, MA (841 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Smith (48 Years) 48 Yrs
Boston Specialty Average (19.9 Years) 19.9 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-04-30
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MA 49957

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0110X

State License MA 49957

An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Childrens Hospital Ophthalmology Foundation Inc

300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 021155724

Phone: 6173556000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

3 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 20, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 20, 2012

Registered at 300 LONGWOOD AVE, BOSTON, MA 021155724 (Tel: 6173558531)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 20, 2012

Registered at 300 LONGWOOD AVE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON, BOSTON, MA 021153029 (Tel: 6173558531)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 20, 2012

Recorded as LOIS SMITH, MD, PHD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 20, 2012

Ophthalmology (License #49957 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1639269616
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 13, 2006
Last Update: April 30, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

300 Longwood Ave, Children's Hospital Boston

Boston, MA 021153029

Phone: 6179192529

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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