Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. James Leighton Smythe, MD

Individual provider Hematology & Oncology Physician · NPI 1821074386

Dr. James Leighton Smythe, MD is a Hematology/Oncology in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1977, 49 years ago. Practices with Rhode Island Hospital, a 428-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Rhode Island.

Years since qualifying
49
Trained at
Baylor College of Medicine
Licensed in
RI
In the registry since
2005
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

85 Kenyon Ave
Wakefield, RI 02879-4213
Phone: (401) 783-6670
Fax: (401) 789-4990
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 593 Eddy Street Apc Main, Providence, RI 02903 — (401) 444-5435

Specialties & licences

Hematology & Oncology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207RH0003X · Licence MD06222 (RI)

Record details

NPI number1821074386
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedDecember 16, 2005
Last updated in NPPESSeptember 25, 2024
Certification dateSeptember 18, 2024

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyHEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY
Also practisesINTERNAL MEDICINE
Medical schoolBAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1977 (49 years in practice)
Group practice Rhode Island Hospital — 428 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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