Dr Charles C Matthews, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Covington, LA

Dr Charles C Matthews, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Covington, Louisiana. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 875-2828.

Dr Charles C Matthews is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.014278) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1609828284.

Contact Information

Dr Charles C Matthews, MD
1000 Ochsner Blvd,
Covington, LA 70433-8107
(985) 875-2828
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Charles C Matthews
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience47 Years
Location1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Charles C Matthews attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609828284
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901992585
  • Enrollment ID: I20071011000583

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Charles C Matthews such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609828284NPI-NPPES
1321907MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology MD.014278 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital
Ochsner Medical Center-kennerKenner, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192403

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Charles C Matthews allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513
Entity NameOchsner Bayou Llc
Entity TypePart A Provider - Critical Access Hospital
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396761805
PECOS PAC ID: 0244242840
Enrollment ID: O20061104000387

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Charles C Matthews is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Charles C Matthews, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000
Dr Charles C Matthews, MD
1000 Ochsner Blvd,
Covington, LA 70433-8107

Ph: (985) 875-2828

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