Physician Profile
Richard D. Matthews, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Matthews
Richard D. Matthews, MD practices colon & rectal surgery in Chico, CA. Richard is a 2003 graduate of Boston University School of Medicine. Richard is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 332 services to 287 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery, and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (530) 891-4523
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2 GOVERNORS LN SUITE A
Chico, CA 95926
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
332 services · 287 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery | Procedure | 45384 |
81 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
24 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
23 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45330 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
14 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
127 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | Billing code | G0105 |
23 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | Billing code | G0121 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other colorectal surgeons at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2003 at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Matthews's specialty?
Dr. Matthews is a colorectal surgeon in Chico, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Matthews?
Dr. Matthews is listed at 2 Governors Ln Suite A, Chico, CA 95926. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Matthews?
The number on file is (530) 891-4523. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Matthews?
Dr. Matthews's National Provider Identifier is 1841450145. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Matthews's medical education?
Dr. Matthews attended Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Matthews have?
Dr. Matthews has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Matthews known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Matthews performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Matthews's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Matthews. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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