Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Matthews, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (CMS: Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)) · Surgery Physician · Chico, CA

  • NPI 1841450145
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 27.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2 Governors Ln, Suite A
Chico, CA 959261988
(530) 891-4523

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 25, 2014
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208C00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A111273

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1841450145. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
697
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$110,410
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery 154 154 $178
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 153 98 $131
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 83 64 $182
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 55 55 $250
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 53 53 $85
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 38 38 $171
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk 38 38 $181
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 34 34 $96
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 33 33 $169
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 23 23 $223

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 58. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
259
Patients
254
Total drug cost
$9,941
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) Brand 159 154 $2,735
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates) Brand 33 33 $2,545
Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) Brand 25 25 $623
Sutab (Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf) Brand 22 22 $3,626
Peg-3350 And Electrolytes (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) Brand 20 20 $413

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Richard Matthews's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Matthews practices Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in Chico, CA.
Where does Dr. Richard Matthews practice?
Dr. Richard Matthews practices at 2 Governors Ln, Chico, CA 959261988. Office phone: 5308914523.
What is Dr. Richard Matthews's NPI?
Dr. Richard Matthews's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841450145, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Matthews accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Matthews accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Matthews commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery (HCPCS 45384); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.