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Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD

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Specializes in: Clinical Pathology and Cytopathology

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

665 Winter Street
Se Salem, OR 97301

(503) 561-5350

Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD is a clinical pathologist in Se Salem, OR specializing in clinical pathology and cytopathology. She graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD is affiliated with Salem Health and PACIFIC PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES INC.

Office Locations

Salem Health

665 Winter Street
Se Salem, OR 97301

(503) 561-5350

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

concentrated smear of non-gynecologic specimen

cytology

gynecologic cytology

human papillomavirus testing

preventive care

By Affordability:

concentrated smear of non-gynecologic specimen

gynecologic cytology

gynecologic pathology

liquid-based cytology

low-risk HPV testing

non-gynecologic cytology

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Oregon, Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD performed more concentrated smear (cytospin) of non-gynecologic specimen, cytology, gynecologic cytology, human papillomavirus (HPV) testing, and preventive care procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for concentrated smear (cytospin) of non-gynecologic specimen, gynecologic cytology, gynecologic pathology, liquid-based cytology (ThinPrep), low-risk HPV testing, and non-gynecologic cytology that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

lab tests

By Affordability:

cytology

genetic testing

molecular genetic testing

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Oregon, Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD performed more lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for cytology, genetic testing, and molecular genetic testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Se Salem, OR during 2014 were consultation and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	37
lab tests	28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD treated during 2014 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Se Salem, OR during 2018 were lab tests, cytology, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	43
cytology	234
lab tests	705
second opinions	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	335
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	526
Black	25
Hispanic	107
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	80
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Se Salem, OR during 2019 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	59
lab tests	64

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	395
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	38
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Se Salem, OR during 2020 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	66
lab tests	170

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	367

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	570
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	322
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	51
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Se Salem, OR during 2021 were lab tests, cytology, preventive care and gynecologic pathology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	23
cytology	285
gynecologic pathology	159
lab tests	330
preventive care	260

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	642

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	884
Black	0
Hispanic	60
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	520
From 75 to 84	221
85 and over	61
Less than 65	190

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Se Salem, OR during 2022 were lab tests, preventive care, cytology and gynecologic pathology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	261
gynecologic pathology	203
lab tests	344
preventive care	320

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	513

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	694
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	13
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	399
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	41
Less than 65	170

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and cancer.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	4
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Se Salem, OR during 2023 were lab tests, preventive care, cytology and gynecologic pathology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	229
gynecologic pathology	171
lab tests	359
preventive care	272

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	487

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	634
Black	0
Hispanic	55
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	352
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	48
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and cancer.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Se Salem, OR were lab tests, preventive care, cytology and gynecologic pathology.

consultation	34
cytology	189
gynecologic pathology	177
lab tests	285
preventive care	284
second opinions	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	495
Native American / Alaskan Native	2
Hispanic	41
Other	12

**Age**
75 to 84	146
85 and over	39
Less than 65	96
65 to 74	285

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	5
Cancer	21

Education & Training

Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sara Vashti Smith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Salem Health

PACIFIC PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan, Inc.	$371 BOTOX $247	$124
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$34 AeroMaskLarge $34
Amgen Inc.	$28 XGEVA $28
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC	$24 DARZALEX $24
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$20 Stivarga $20
Other	$14 $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$490

Biography

Dr. Sara Smith is a medical specialist in clinical pathology and cytopathology. She is professionally affiliated with Salem Health. After attending Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Dr. Smith completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University.