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Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

University of South Alabama College of Medicine (2007)

50 Leroy Street
Potsdam, NY 13676

(315) 261-5890

Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD is a medical oncologist in Potsdam, NY specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. She graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 2007 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD is affiliated with Rochester Regional Health.

Office Locations

Rochester Regional Health

50 Leroy Street
Potsdam, NY 13676

(315) 261-5890

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In The News

“Dr. Velmalia Matthews-Smith joined Park Ridge Health Cancer Services as medical director.”—"CrossFit for all abilities, health happenings, AIDS Memorial Quilt returns to Asheville", Mountain Xpress, November 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	265

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Potsdam, NY during 2013 were blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	462
doctor visit	752
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	13
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Potsdam, NY during 2014 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	610
doctor visit	769

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	18
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Potsdam, NY during 2015 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	72
doctor visit	560

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	36
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	744

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	29
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	781

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	30
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	544

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	28
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	943

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	31
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	481

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	139

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	35
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	658

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	136

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	30
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	735

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	39
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	746

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	18
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Potsdam, NY were blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

blood draw	381
doctor visit	664
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	172
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	74
85 and over	25
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	101

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	44
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 2007. She is certified by the Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine (2007)

Board Certification: Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine (2011)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Rochester Regional Health

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. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: EmblemHealth, WellCare, Fidelis Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Railroad Medicare, MVP Health Care, United Healthcare Empire Plan, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Sieba, Martin's Point, Beacon Health (Behavioral Health), Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS), Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care, CDPHP, St. Regis Mohawk, Nascentia, Aetna Healthcare Commercial and OPTUM (Behavioral Health).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

EmblemHealth

WellCare

Fidelis Care

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Railroad Medicare

MVP Health Care

United Healthcare Empire Plan

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Sieba

Martin's Point

Beacon Health (Behavioral Health)

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS)

Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care

CDPHP

St. Regis Mohawk

Nascentia

Aetna Healthcare Commercial

OPTUM (Behavioral Health)

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG	$1,137 TECENTRIQ $1,137
Pfizer Inc.	$315 IBRANCE $69	TALZENNA $43	BOSULIF $34	XTANDI $33	LORBRENA $30	Other $107
Celgene Corporation	$146 Revlimid $69	Abraxane $64	$13
Genentech USA, Inc.	$139 TECENTRIQ $109	Kadcyla $17	Avastin $13
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$137 PROMACTA $33	TAFINLAR $22	KISQALI $22	FARYDAK $20	VOTRIENT $15	Other $25
Other	$1,664 myRisk $103	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $99	Optune $96	OPDIVO $83	XARELTO $82	Other $1,200

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,461
Travel and Lodging	$893
Education	$184

Biography

Dr. Velmalia Matthews-Smith is a medical specialist in adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. Dr. Matthews-Smith is professionally affiliated with Rochester Regional Health and Canton-Potsdam Hospital. She can take several insurance carriers, including Fidelis Care, TRICARE, and Group Health Incorporated (GHI). Rochester Regional Health reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Potsdam, NY. She is a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School and the University of South Alabama College of Medicine.

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Velmalia Danette Matthews-Smith, MD From 2012 - 2023

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Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

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General Payments

Biography

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