Christopher Matson, DO
NPI 1538368170 · Family Medicine Physician · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Matson, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1538368170).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538368170
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R8168 (IA)
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 tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
282 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 235 | $94 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 47 | $64 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $64–$94 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 137 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 469 | 113 |
| Omeprazole | 434 | 87 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 409 | 109 |
| Lisinopril | 405 | 93 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 277 | 75 |
| Gabapentin | 251 | 52 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-13
- Last updated
- 2012-06-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Matson's NPI number?
- Christopher Matson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538368170, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Matson's specialty?
- Christopher Matson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Matson located?
- Christopher Matson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314-1505.
- What is Christopher Matson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Matson is (515) 282-2273.
- Does Christopher Matson accept Medicare?
- Christopher Matson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Matson's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Matson's NPI (1538368170) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-06-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.