Doctor Profile

Rheumatology · Rheumatology

Wendy R. Silversmith

MD · Rheumatology · State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine
45 WELLS ST
SUITE 203B
Westerly, RI 02891
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 29+ Years Practicing
396
Medicare Patients / yr
4
Procedures Billed
29
Years Practicing
5
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Silversmith

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Rhode Island, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Silversmith is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 02891, CT — the Rheumatology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (401) 348-2180 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Silversmith Does

Dr. Silversmith served 396 Medicare patients across 789 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's similar to the average Rheumatology in Rhode Island (368 patients across 20 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)566260
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)12989
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)5712
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)3735

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Silversmith billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Silversmith is affiliated with 5 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 5 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Westerly Hospital

Westerly, RI
★★★★★ 5/5 CMS Rating

South County Hospital Inc

Wakefield, RI
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

The Miriam Hospital

Providence, RI
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island

Providence, RI
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Kent County Memorial Hospital

Warwick, RI
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Silversmith practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Silversmith offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 45 WELLS ST, SUITE 203B, Westerly, RI 02891
Phone: (401) 348-2180

Area Safety Grade

B

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

31 min

Average commute time in this zip · 87% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

97.5557

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Rheumatology Doctors near 02891, CT

If Dr. Silversmith isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest rheumatology doctors near 02891, CT:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Christopher A. D ArcyRheumatology1.5K<1 mi
Anita C. ChandrasekaranRheumatology18718.3 mi
Julie YipRheumatology28844.6 mi
Robert T. SchoenRheumatology73444.6 mi
Elise M. CarlsonRheumatology66544.6 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Silversmith takes three steps:

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Wendy R. Silversmith: Common Questions

Does Dr. Silversmith accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Silversmith is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Silversmith depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 02891, CT →
Where is Dr. Silversmith's office?
Dr. Silversmith practices at 45 WELLS ST, SUITE 203B, Westerly, RI 02891. Phone: (401) 348-2180.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Silversmith accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (401) 348-2180 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 02891, CT to see available options.
Does Dr. Silversmith offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Silversmith as offering telehealth. Call the office at (401) 348-2180 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Silversmith?
Dr. Silversmith graduated in 1997 and has been practicing for approximately 29 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Silversmith treated 396 Medicare patients across 4 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Silversmith is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (401) 348-2180 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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