Dr Richard Douglas Matthews, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Chico, CA

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Dr Richard Douglas Matthews, MD is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in Chico, California. He went to Boston University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice Paragon Chico Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 2 Governors Ln, Suite A, Chico, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (530) 891-4523.

Dr Richard Douglas Matthews is licensed to practice in California (license number A111273) 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 1841450145.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Douglas Matthews, MD
2 Governors Ln, Suite A,
Chico, CA 95926-1988
(530) 891-4523
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Douglas Matthews
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience23 Years
Location2 Governors Ln, Chico, California
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 Richard Douglas Matthews attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1841450145
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/11/2008
  • Last Update Date: 06/25/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638363088
  • Enrollment ID: I20101030000084

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Douglas Matthews such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1841450145NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery A111273 (California)Primary
208600000XSurgery A111273 (California)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Enloe Medical CenterChico, CAHospital
Shasta Regional Medical CenterRedding, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Paragon Chico Medical Group Inc26688077858

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 Richard Douglas Matthews allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEnloe Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Hospital Department(s)
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770905994
PECOS PAC ID: 9739092388
Enrollment ID: O20140421000286
Entity NameEnloe Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Hospital Department(s)
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992117592
PECOS PAC ID: 9739092388
Enrollment ID: O20141007000691
Entity NameParagon Chico Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528527181
PECOS PAC ID: 2668807785
Enrollment ID: O20200120000695

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 Richard Douglas 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 Richard Douglas Matthews, MD
2 Governors Ln, Suite A,
Chico, CA 95926-1988

Ph: (530) 891-4523		Dr Richard Douglas Matthews, MD
2 Governors Ln, Suite A,
Chico, CA 95926-1988

Ph: (530) 891-4523

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