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2026 NPPES data Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1346525979 MBBCH, DM
Verify on CMS → Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in Seattle, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,436 in Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
797
Medicare Part D claims · 38 beneficiaries · Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 693
MIPS score
93.1/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 797 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 93.1/100
- MIPS score · +10 vs avg
- 797
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
93 Top 29% higher than 71% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM sits
This provider among hematology (internal medicine) physician peers
Across the 570 hematology (internal medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM writes more Part D claims than 62% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 73% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one hematology (internal medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
797 15% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
93.1/100 10 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 93.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician) - 93.1/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MBBCH, DM credentials at 825 EASTLAKE AVE E, Seattle, WA, 98109, with a listed phone of (206) 288-1000. NPI 1346525979 was issued on 10/14/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 797 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 38 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $971K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,436 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 693 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1346525979 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MBBCH, DM |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/14/2011 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
93.0932
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.9573
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
The Association OF University Physicians
Seattle, WA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM. To verify Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
797
Total Claims
$971K
Total Drug Cost
38
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,124
- Total Day Supply
- 32,708
- Generic Drug Cost
- $30K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 98
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 5.21
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Acyclovir
Acyclovir
54 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T…
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
53 claims
- Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir
53 claims
- Jakafi
Jakafi
48 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
42 claims
- Penicillin V Potas…
Penicillin V Potassium
27 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
27 claims
- Mirtazapine 21
Mirtazapine
21 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Acyclovir | 54 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 53 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 53 |
| Jakafi Ruxolitinib Phosphate | 48 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 42 |
| Penicillin V Potassium | 27 |
| Prednisone | 27 |
| Mirtazapine | 21 |
| Ursodiol | 21 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 20 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM fits within the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,436
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
693
Avg Claims per Provider
Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM's 797 claims are above the specialty average of 693.
Nearby Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Connelly-Smith.
Dr. Mirela Andrei
M.D.
Spokane, WA
Dr. Gabriela Ballester
M.D.
Spokane Valley, WA
Dr. Pamela Becker
MD, PHD
Seattle, WA
Dr. Adriana Bello
MD
Seattle, WA
Dr. Aaron Boothby
MD
Seattle, WA
Compare Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Washington medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM's specialty? ▼
Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM specializes in Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Seattle, Washington. Credentials: MBBCH, DM.
How much does Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM wrote 797 Medicare Part D claims totaling $971K in drug costs for 38 beneficiaries.
What is Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM's Medicare quality score? ▼
Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.1/100 (Quality: 74). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM located? ▼
Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM is located at 825 EASTLAKE AVE E, Seattle, WA, 98109. Phone: (206) 288-1000.
What is Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM's NPI number? ▼
Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346525979, issued on 10/14/2011.
How many Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,436 Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 693 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Acyclovir, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, Valacyclovir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM accept Medicare? ▼
Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM appears in CMS Medicare data with 797 Part D claims and 38 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM's credentials? ▼
Laura Connelly-Smith, MBBCH, DM's NPI is 1346525979 with credentials MBBCH, DM. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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