Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James L. Smythe work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James L. Smythe at 3 hospitals: Newport Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital and South County Hospital Inc. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James L. Smythe see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Providence, RI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James L. Smythe's specialty?
- Medicare lists Hematology/Oncology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does James L. Smythe accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James L. Smythe accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for James L. Smythe?
- (401) 793-2920, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James L. Smythe's NPI number?
- 1821074386. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James L. Smythe works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James L. Smythe at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Newport HospitalNewport, RI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 410006
- Rhode Island HospitalProvidence, RI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 410007
- South County Hospital IncWakefield, RI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 410008
Practice locations
Addresses where James L. Smythe is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 164 Summit AveProvidence, RI 02906 (401) 793‑2920
- 593 Eddy StProvidence, RI 02903 (401) 444‑5435
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James L. Smythe as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Rhode Island Hospital437 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hematologist-oncologists in Providence
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Providence, RI — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Baylor College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1977 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821074386 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians