Josiah Matthews, MD
NPI 1497717003 · Anesthesiology Physician · Albany, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Josiah Matthews, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Albany, GA (NPI 1497717003).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497717003
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 041615 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
20 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
4,342 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 2,050 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 689 | $118 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 624 | $12 |
| 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 | 301 | $16 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64493 | 106 | $122 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Second Level |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 2,837 | 346 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 1,555 | 199 |
| Gabapentin | 989 | 163 |
| Pregabalin | 745 | 117 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 635 | 82 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 606 | 167 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,181 across 66 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
- 2006-04-06
- Last updated
- 2015-08-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Josiah Matthews's NPI number?
- Josiah Matthews's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497717003, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Josiah Matthews's specialty?
- Josiah Matthews is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Josiah Matthews located?
- Josiah Matthews's practice location on file with NPPES is 2810 Meredyth Dr Ste 100, Albany, GA 31707-2278.
- What is Josiah Matthews's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Josiah Matthews is (229) 496-1874.
- Does Josiah Matthews accept Medicare?
- Josiah Matthews is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Josiah Matthews's NPI active?
- Yes — Josiah Matthews's NPI (1497717003) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.