Dr. Edwin A. Smith
Last updated: Oct 22, 2020

Dr. Edwin A. Smith

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 42 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1979
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1477661411

Dr. Edwin A. Smith MD

Rheumatologist

He is located at 171 Ashley Avenue in Charleston, SC 29425. Can help patients with the following: Chronic Rhinitis, Collagen Vascular Disease (CVD), Eye Allergy, Porphyria, Raynaud's Phenomenon, Spondylolysis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477661411. Appointment can be made via the phone number (843) 792-1414. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://muschealth.org/muscapps/providerdirectory/Smith-Edwin. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Edwin A. Smith, being an rheumatologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Edwin A. Smith.

  • Allergic Reaction
  • Allergies
  • Amyloidosis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Bone Loss
  • Bursitis
  • Celiac Disease
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
  • Chronic Rhinitis
  • Claudication
  • Collagen Vascular Disease (CVD)
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
  • Erythema Nodosum
  • Eye Allergy
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Food Allergies
  • Food Allergy
  • Gout
  • Hay Fever
  • Hypermobility Syndrome
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lupus
  • Mold Exposure
  • Muscle Pain
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
  • Peanut Allergy
  • Pink Eye
  • Plant Contact Allergy
  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
  • Polymyositis (PM)
  • Porphyria
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Raynaud's Phenomenon
  • Reactive Arthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Sacroiliac Joint Pain
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Scleroderma
  • Sinusitis
  • Sjogren's Syndrome
  • Spondylolysis
  • Tendinitis
  • Vasculitis
  • Weber-Christian Disease

Procedures Performed by Dr. Edwin A. Smith

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Edwin A. Smith as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

First Choice Next

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from First Choice Next
First Choice Next plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
First Choice Next Bronze Essential HMO · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Bronze Premier HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Bronze Signature HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Gold Premier HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Gold Signature HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Silver Essential HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Silver Premier HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Silver Signature HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Edwin A. Smith is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Edwin A. Smith is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Rheumatology (also registered under: Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .

Bills through: University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Celgene $1135
Novartis $104
AbbVie $94

Other

Travel and Lodging $860
Food and Beverage $502

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1979

Other ways to reach out

  • Website: https://muschealth.org/muscapps/providerdirectory/Smith-Edwin

Additional Specialities

  • Allergist and Immunologist

Affiliated practices

Beaufort Memorial Hospital Mental Health Services
955 Ribaut Road
Beaufort, 29902 SC

Affiliated hospitals

MUSC MEDICAL CENTER
169 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, 29425 SC
(843) 792-2300
BEAUFORT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
955 RIBAUT RD
BEAUFORT, 29902 SC
(843) 522-5200

Looking for more Rheumatologists?

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Dr. Gary S. Gilkeson
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Dr. Richard M. Silver
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 135 Rutledge Avenue Charleston, 29425, SC
Dr. Faye N. Hant
  • Gender: Female
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Dr. Emily Keeling Farrar
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: 171 Ashley Avenue Charleston, 29425, SC
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  • Gender: Female
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Dr. Celine Ward
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: 135 Rutledge Avenue Charleston, 29425, SC

Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Edwin A. Smith have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Edwin A. Smith is affiliated with Beaufort Memorial Hospital Mental Health Services.

Has Dr. Edwin A. Smith affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Edwin A. Smith is affiliated with MUSC MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. Edwin A. Smith accept patients with First Choice Next?

Yes, Dr. Edwin A. Smith is listed in-network for First Choice Next through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Where can you meet with Dr. Edwin A. Smith?

Dr. Edwin A. Smith's office is located at 171 Ashley Avenue in Charleston, SC 29425.

What conditions does Dr. Edwin A. Smith treat?

Dr. Edwin A. Smith provides treatment for Chronic Rhinitis, Collagen Vascular Disease (CVD), Eye Allergy, Porphyria, Raynaud's Phenomenon, Spondylolysis. For the full list see this list.