RACHAEL LEIGH SMITH OD
NPI 1366270357
Optometrist in Boston, MA

Active since July 23, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1601 WASHINGTON ST, BOSTON, MA 02118(617) 425-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 20, 2026, Apr 1, 2026, Jun 18, 2025 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2024).

About Rachael Leigh Smith Od NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RACHAEL LEIGH SMITH OD (NPI 1366270357) is an individual optometrist in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (OPT8258) and active in the NPI registry since July 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, and is a graduate of New England College Of Optometry (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366270357
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameRACHAEL LEIGH SMITHCredential: OD
Location Address1601 WASHINGTON STBoston, MA 02118-1951
Mailing Address1601 Washington StBoston, MA 02118-1951 · (617) 425-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew England College Of OptometryGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateJuly 23, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateMay 20, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1366270357 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · OPT8258
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1601 WASHINGTON ST, Boston, MA 02118

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Rachael Leigh Smith Od is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID840715850
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250422002224
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Rachael Smith reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Community Health
10 GOVE ST
East Boston, MA 02128
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 577 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ophthalmology
30 MAN MAR DR STE 6
Plainville, MA 02762
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Boston Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220031
Location1 Boston Medical Center PlaceBoston, MA 02118 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02118 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Registered Nurse
1601 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Social Worker
1601 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1601 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Nutritionist
1601 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Registered Nurse
1601 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1601 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Social Worker
1601 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Registered Nurse (Community Health)
1601 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Rachael Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rachael Smith is 1366270357. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 23, 2024.

Where is Rachael Smith located?

Rachael Smith practices at 1601 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118. The listed phone number is (617) 425-2000.

What is Rachael Smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Rachael Smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rachael Smith is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Rachael Smith's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rachael Smith reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Internal Medical Associates-Ebnhc (East Boston, MA) and Todani Eye Center LLC (Plainville, MA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Rachael Smith's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rachael Smith accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Rachael Smith as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Rachael Smith affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rachael Smith is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rachael Smith was last updated on May 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.