Edwin Matthews, MD
NPI 1316965908 · Family Medicine Physician · Decatur, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edwin Matthews, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Decatur, AL (NPI 1316965908).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316965908
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25048 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,245 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 502 | $117 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 146 | $16 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 129 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 101 | $7 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 70 | $2 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 153 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 510 | 158 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 306 | 79 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 272 | 83 |
| Omeprazole | 266 | 80 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 266 | 86 |
| Gabapentin | 259 | 74 |
| Alprazolam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,118 across 134 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-18
- Last updated
- 2020-10-01
- Certified
- 2020-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edwin Matthews's NPI number?
- Edwin Matthews's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316965908, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edwin Matthews's specialty?
- Edwin Matthews is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edwin Matthews located?
- Edwin Matthews's practice location on file with NPPES is 2422 Danville Road, Decatur, AL 35603.
- What is Edwin Matthews's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edwin Matthews is (256) 355-9040.
- Does Edwin Matthews accept Medicare?
- Edwin Matthews is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edwin Matthews's NPI active?
- Yes — Edwin Matthews's NPI (1316965908) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.