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Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD

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(Dr. Nellis Allan Smith, M.D.)

(282 Ratings)

Specializes in: Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm) and Adult Cardiology

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine

Professional interests include: implantable loop recorder (ILR), pacemaker, atrial fibrillation, and more.

301 Industrial Road
San Carlos, CA 94070

(650) 596-4110

Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD is a nuclear medicine specialist in East Palo Alto, CA specializing in nuclear cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm) and adult cardiology. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Sutter Health and Hill Physicians.

Office Locations

Dignity Health

1950 University Avenue Suite 160 Attn: Glenda Rhodes
East Palo Alto, CA 94303

(650) 617-8100

(650) 327-2947

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Hill Physicians

2900 Whipple Avenue Suite 205
Redwood City, CA 94062

(650) 363-5262

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Sutter Health

301 Industrial Road
San Carlos, CA 94070

(650) 596-4110

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Some issues Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD can help you with:

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)

A cardiac resynchronization therapy device, also known as a CRT or biventricular pacemaker, is a kind of pacemaker that can help the heart work more effectively. In certain kinds of heart failure, the ventricles, or larger chambers in the heart, stop working together. When they are no longer in synch, the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. CRT can help keep the heartbeat regular and the ventricles contracting at the same time.

Just as with a standard pacemaker, a biventricular pacemaker consists of a small battery pack and electrical leads, or small wires that conduct electricity to the heart. CRT pacemakers have two or three leads, placed in the upper and lower chambers of the heart. The device measures the contractions of the heart, and if the heart begins to beat out of time it will send small, rhythmic pulses of electricity to resynchronize (hence the name 'cardiac resynchronization therapy) the contractions. This allows the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body more efficiently. Sometimes a CRT is combined with a different kind of device called an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator or ICD, which uses a higher burst of energy to restart the heart if it stops suddenly.

When a biventricular pacemaker is inserted, the wire leads are usually placed via a small incision near the shoulder, then threaded through a vein to the heart. The battery pack is placed under the skin of the chest near the collarbone. Once everything is in place, the leads are connected to the battery, and the CRT can begin helping the heart beat correctly.

It is normal to experience swelling and discomfort as the incisions from surgery heal. It takes time for the heart to adjust to the pacemaker, so vigorous activity should be kept to a minimum for the first few weeks. Strong magnetic fields may affect how the CRT functions, so patients may be advised to avoid them. As patients heart begins to pump blood more effectively, they should soon begin to feel stronger and less fatigued.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

thoracentesis

By Affordability:

emergency care

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD performed more thoracentesis procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for emergency care that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

echocardiogram

inpatient hospital care

ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD performed more echocardiogram (echo), inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in East Palo Alto, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	11
ambulatory monitoring	27
cardiac procedures	262
doctor visit	856
hospital care	310
inpatient care	310
minimally invasive procedures	11
stress testing	76
ultrasound (sonogram)	277
vascular procedures	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in East Palo Alto, CA during 2013 were ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care, inpatient care and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
cardiac procedures	253
cardioversion	22
doctor visit	884
hospital care	276
inpatient care	276
minimally invasive procedures	23
pleural drainage	20
stress testing	65
ultrasound (sonogram)	301
vascular procedures	81

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	328
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	524
Black	13
Hispanic	46
Asian	33
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	167
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in East Palo Alto, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
cardiac procedures	202
doctor visit	805
hospital care	227
inpatient care	227
pleural drainage	13
stress testing	69
ultrasound (sonogram)	226
vascular procedures	51

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	11
Hispanic	38
Asian	28
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	150
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in East Palo Alto, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
cardiac procedures	299
cardioversion	21
doctor visit	795
hospital care	405
inpatient care	405
minimally invasive procedures	28
pleural drainage	16
stress testing	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	332
vascular procedures	71

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	798
Female	688

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1282
Black	28
Hispanic	70
Asian	70
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	538
From 75 to 84	516
85 and over	388
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	48
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in East Palo Alto, CA during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
cardiac procedures	284
cardioversion	18
doctor visit	783
hospital care	277
inpatient care	264
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
outpatient care	13
pleural drainage	15
stress testing	61
ultrasound (sonogram)	297
vascular procedures	55

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	426
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	691
Black	13
Hispanic	43
Asian	35
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	284
85 and over	189
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in East Palo Alto, CA during 2017 were hospital care, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
cardiac procedures	349
cardioversion	15
doctor visit	751
hospital care	407
inpatient care	382
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
outpatient care	25
pleural drainage	26
stress testing	73
ultrasound (sonogram)	385
vascular procedures	74

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	506
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	771
Black	13
Hispanic	67
Asian	33
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	342
From 75 to 84	346
85 and over	211
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in East Palo Alto, CA during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
cardiac procedures	289
cardioversion	12
doctor visit	863
hospital care	232
inpatient care	221
outpatient care	11
pleural drainage	12
stress testing	57
ultrasound (sonogram)	354
vascular procedures	79

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	477
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	720
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	49
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	338
85 and over	179
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	42
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in East Palo Alto, CA during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	12
aspiration	15
cardiac procedures	331
cardioversion	15
doctor visit	911
hospital care	304
inpatient care	292
outpatient care	12
pleural drainage	15
stress testing	75
ultrasound (sonogram)	371
vascular procedures	77

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	495
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	727
Black	0
Hispanic	62
Asian	43
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	331
From 75 to 84	344
85 and over	180
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in East Palo Alto, CA during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
cardiac procedures	316
doctor visit	772
hospital care	259
inpatient care	259
pleural drainage	17
stress testing	52
ultrasound (sonogram)	336
vascular procedures	55

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	462
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	732
Black	16
Hispanic	52
Asian	40
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	353
From 75 to 84	329
85 and over	174
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in East Palo Alto, CA during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	381
doctor visit	804
hospital care	206
inpatient care	206
minimally invasive procedures	17
stress testing	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	407
vascular procedures	56

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	607
Female	560

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	963
Black	0
Hispanic	60
Asian	59
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	475
From 75 to 84	450
85 and over	218
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	48
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in East Palo Alto, CA during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
cardiac procedures	432
cardioversion	20
doctor visit	872
hospital care	221
inpatient care	221
minimally invasive procedures	16
pleural drainage	13
stress testing	61
ultrasound (sonogram)	500
vascular procedures	89

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	725
Female	636

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1131
Black	18
Hispanic	64
Asian	70
Other	78
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	515
From 75 to 84	567
85 and over	252
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	55
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in East Palo Alto, CA during 2023 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
cardiac procedures	443
cardioversion	16
doctor visit	827
emergency care	11
hospital care	249
inpatient care	249
minimally invasive procedures	15
pleural drainage	20
stress testing	54
ultrasound (sonogram)	506
vascular procedures	86

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	802
Female	616

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1187
Black	0
Hispanic	60
Asian	69
Other	81
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	516
From 75 to 84	610
85 and over	275
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	58
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in East Palo Alto, CA were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

abdominal imaging	11
ambulatory monitoring	19
aspiration	16
cardiac procedures	320
cardioversion	17
doctor visit	826
emergency care	11
hospital care	281
inpatient care	276
minimally invasive procedures	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
outpatient care	15
pleural drainage	16
stress testing	65
ultrasound (sonogram)	357
vascular procedures	69

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Female	419
Male	494

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	44
Non-Hispanic White	767
Hispanic	50
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	35

**Age**
85 and over	198
75 to 84	352
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	342

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. He completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease) and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine

Residency: Stanford University Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Sutter Health

Hill Physicians

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Cigna, Alliance PPO, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Anthem, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Health Net, UnitedHealthcare, Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Central Health Plan, Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP), Canopy Health, Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO), Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including..., CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan) and Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund....

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Shield of California

Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Cigna

Alliance PPO

Anthem Blue Cross of California

Anthem

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Health Net

UnitedHealthcare

Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only

Central Health Plan

Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)

Canopy Health

Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO)

Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP)

Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including...

CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan)

Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund...

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.77 out of 5 stars based on 282 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in East Palo Alto, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nellis A. Smith, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$1,666 ELIQUIS $1,645	DAKLINZA $22
Amgen Inc.	$1,633 Repatha $1,491	Corlanor $70	$73
Pfizer Inc.	$1,037 ELIQUIS $920	VIAGRA $82	CHANTIX $19	VYNDAQEL $17
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$828 XARELTO $753	INVOKAMET $51	INVOKANA $21	$3
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.	$824 Effient $281	Benicar $153	SAVAYSA $134	Injectafer $131	Welchol $77	Other $49
Other	$7,092 BRILINTA $676	ENTRESTO $594	PRALUENT $507	OPTIMIZER $371	Pradaxa $322	Other $4,622

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$12,923
Education	$115
Entertainment	$43

Biography

Dr. Nellis Smith is a specialist in adult cardiology, nuclear cardiology, and cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). He works in East Palo Alto, CA, San Carlos, CA, and Redwood City, CA. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Smith include sleep apnea, dilated cardiomyopathy, and heart attack. Dr. Smith's professional affiliations include Sequoia Hospital, Hill Physicians, and Sutter Health. He accepts several insurance carriers, including Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California. According to Hill Physicians, Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients at his office in Redwood City, CA. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. He trained at Stanford University Medical Center for residency.