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Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD

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Specializes in: Immunopathology

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: kidney problems, autopsy pathology, heart problems

55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 643-0800

Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD is an immunopathologist in Boston, MA specializing in immunopathology. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

Office Locations

55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 643-0800

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Some issues Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD can help you with:

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. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD in 2024

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In 2024, Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD performed more slide consultation procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD treated as an immunopathologist in Boston, MA during 2012 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	335

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD treated as an immunopathologist in Boston, MA during 2013 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	260

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	13
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	30
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD treated as an immunopathologist in Boston, MA during 2014 were lab tests and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	407
second opinions	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	25
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	34
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD treated as an immunopathologist in Boston, MA during 2015 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	323

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	430
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	658
Black	32
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	44
Less than 65	174

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD treated as an immunopathologist in Boston, MA during 2016 were lab tests and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	315
second opinions	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	26
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	27
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD treated as an immunopathologist in Boston, MA during 2017 were lab tests and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	345
second opinions	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	19
Hispanic	14
Asian	13
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	20
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD treated as an immunopathologist in Boston, MA during 2018 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	391

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	20
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	42
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD treated as an immunopathologist in Boston, MA during 2019 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	343

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	20
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD treated as an immunopathologist in Boston, MA during 2020 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	236

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	14
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	47
Dementia	24
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD treated as an immunopathologist in Boston, MA during 2021 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	177

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	20
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD treated as an immunopathologist in Boston, MA during 2022 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	155

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	13
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	0
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	21
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD treated as an immunopathologist in Boston, MA during 2023 were lab tests and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	273
second opinions	22

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	21
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD treated as an immunopathologist in Boston, MA during 2024 were lab tests and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	331
second opinions	13

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	303
Black	13
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	19
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD treated as an immunopathologist in Boston, MA were lab tests and second opinions.

lab tests	299
second opinions	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	284
Hispanic	12
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	96
85 and over	17
Less than 65	68
65 to 74	143

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	33
Cancer	14
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is certified by the Anatomic Pathology, American Board of Pathology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital

Board Certification: Anatomic Pathology, American Board of Pathology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

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. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Aetna, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Rex Neal Smith, MD PHD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

MultiPlan

Aetna

Tufts Health Plan

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Railroad Medicare

Coventry

Cigna

Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Beech Street

WellPoint

Medicare ACO

WellSense

Senior Whole Health

Fallon Health

Commonwealth Care Alliance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Maine Community Health Options

Mass General Brigham Health Plan

MassHealth

WellSense NH

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Biography

Dr. Rex Smith is an immunopathology specialist. After completing medical school at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Dr. Smith performed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He has a special interest in heart problems, kidney problems, and autopsy pathology. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Viant. He is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.