Matthew Pommerening, M.D.
NPI 1245586650 · Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Pommerening, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1245586650).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245586650
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
153 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of Initial Secretion of Lung Airway Using an Endoscope31645 | 27 | $53 |
| Irrigation and Suction of Lung Airways to Obtain Cells Using an Endoscope31624 | 23 | $18 |
| Exam of Lung Airways and Sampling of Lymph Nodes Using an Endoscope and Ultrasound Guidance, 3 Or More Lymph Nodes31653 | 20 | $232 |
| Computer-Assisted Image-Guided Navigation of Lung Airways Using an Endoscope31627 | 15 | $97 |
| Needle Biopsy of Windpipe Cartilage, Airway, And/Or Lung Using an Endoscope31629 | 14 | $115 |
| Exam of Lung Airways With Diagnostic Or Therapeutic Procedure on Growths Using an Endoscope and Ultrasound31654 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$324 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 455 Toll Gate RdWarwick, RI 02886-2759Phone: (401) 273-0641Fax: (401) 273-2919
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-08-03
- Last updated
- 2024-07-19
- Certified
- 2024-07-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Pommerening's NPI number?
- Matthew Pommerening's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245586650, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Pommerening's specialty?
- Matthew Pommerening is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Matthew Pommerening located?
- Matthew Pommerening's practice location on file with NPPES is 6410 Fannin St Ste 1400, Houston, TX 77030-5389.
- What is Matthew Pommerening's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Pommerening is (832) 325-7125.
- Does Matthew Pommerening accept Medicare?
- Matthew Pommerening is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Pommerening's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Pommerening's NPI (1245586650) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.