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- 2 Governors Ln, Suite A, Chico, CA 95926
About 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. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841450145.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (530) 891-4523
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
2 GOVERNORS LN SUITE A
Chico, CA 95926
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Colon and Rectal Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Anorectal conditions
- Rectal Ulcer
- Anal fistula
Anorectal disorders
- Anal Itching
- Anal Skin Tags
- Anal Stricture
- Perianal Hematoma
- Rectovaginal Fistula
Bowel disorders
- Bowel Blockage in Babies
- Constipation From Pain Medicine
- Difficulty Emptying Bowels
- Severely Enlarged Colon
- Twisted Bowel
- Chronic diarrhea
Bowel symptoms
- Diverticulosis
- Constipation
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Cancer
- Precancerous Anal Cells
- Anal cancer
- Appendix cancer
- Inherited Cancer Risk
Colon conditions
- Inherited Colon Polyps
Inflammatory bowel disease
- Radiation Proctitis
- Ulcerative colitis
Inflammatory conditions
- Rectal Inflammation
Ostomy & bowel
Ostomy & surgical complications
- Stoma Problems
Pain
- Rectal Pain
- Tailbone pain
Pelvic disorders
- Bowel Endometriosis
Skin conditions
- Perianal Boils
Most searched conditions
- Anal fissures
- Colon cancer
- Crohn's disease
- Diverticulitis
- Hemorrhoids
Digestive emergencies
Infections
Infections & cysts
Pelvic floor & structure
Tumors & growths
Vascular & inflammatory
Procedures & services
Abdominal surgery
- Bowel Adhesion Removal
- Appendectomy
Anorectal procedures
- Anal Dilation
Bowel management
- Transanal Irrigation
Cancer surgery
- Complete Rectum and Anus Removal
- Heated Chemotherapy for Abdominal Cancer
- Low Anterior Resection
Diagnostic tests
- Endorectal Ultrasound
- J-Pouch Scope
- Rectal Exam with Scope
Diagnostics
- Defecography
- High-Resolution Anorectal Manometry
- High-Resolution Anoscopy
- Prostate Ultrasound
Digestive
Endoscopy & minimally invasive
- Colon polyp removal
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery
Excision & drainage
- Anal Skin Tag Removal
- Anal Wart Removal
- Drainage of anal abscess
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
Fistula procedures
- Seton Drain Placement
General surgery
Hemorrhoid treatments
- Hemorrhoid Injections
- Laser Hemorrhoid Treatment
- Rubber-band ligation of hemorrhoids
Infection & Microbiology Tests
Inflammatory bowel surgery
- Bowel-Sparing Surgery for Crohn's
Injections & pain relief
- Anal Sphincter Botox
Minimally invasive surgery
- Robotic Colon Surgery
Ostomy & bowel
- Ostomy bag fitting and care
- Ostomy leak troubleshooting
Ostomy surgery
- Colostomy Placement
- Ileostomy Surgery
- Parastomal Hernia Repair
- Stoma Revision
Pelvic therapy
- Pelvic Biofeedback Therapy
Reconstructive surgery
- J-Pouch Surgery
- Rectovaginal Fistula Repair
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Ostomy reversal
Wound care
- Stoma Site Marking Before Surgery
Most searched procedures
- Bowel resection
- Colonoscopy
- Fistula repair
- Hemorrhoid removal
Cancer screening
Digestive health
Pelvic floor & prolapse
- Pelvic organ prolapse surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Sacral neuromodulation
Therapy & rehabilitation
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.
More connections — 19 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
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 3
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. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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
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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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