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Pathology

Theresa C. Smith, MD

Works at hospitals in Santa Fe, NM · Taos, NM · Los Alamos, NM · New Mexico

Summary

Dr. Theresa C. Smith, MD is a pathologist at 455 Saint Michaels Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Phone: (505) 986-8620. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Theresa C. Smith had 1,100 Original Medicare patients and 2,632 services. NPI 1538459672. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Theresa C. Smith, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Theresa C. Smith accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Theresa C. Smith accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Theresa C. Smith see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,100 Original Medicare patients and 2,632 services for Theresa C. Smith. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Theresa C. Smith's NPI number?
1538459672. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Theresa C. Smith, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients1,100
Services billed to Medicare2,632
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,418 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)280 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)200 services
  4. Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)119 services
  5. Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (88173)103 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure61%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)25%
  • Ischemic heart disease22%
  • Diabetes21%

Hospitals where Theresa C. Smith works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Theresa C. Smith at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Theresa C. Smith is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Theresa C. Smith as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Santa Fe Pathology Services PA4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Santa Fe

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Fe, NM — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Santa Fe Pathology Services PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1538459672
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians