John Matthews, MD
NPI 1659375483 · Ophthalmology Physician · Greensboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Matthews, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Greensboro, NC (NPI 1659375483).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659375483
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 010132083 (VA)
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
21 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
4,514 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 1,235 | $36 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 1,206 | $117 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 950 | $119 |
| Exam of Retinal Blood Vessels Using a Special Camera After Injection of a Dye92235 | 652 | $149 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Retinal Drawing92201 | 308 | $23 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 96 | $26 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprimbrand: Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim | 203 | 137 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 200 | 113 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 179 | 115 |
| Besifloxacin Hclbrand: Besivance | 142 | 73 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 127 | 53 |
| Bromfenac Sodiumbrand: Prolensa | 32 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 18 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$247 across 2 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
- 2005-06-09
- Last updated
- 2021-09-20
- Certified
- 2020-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Matthews's NPI number?
- John Matthews's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659375483, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Matthews's specialty?
- John Matthews is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Matthews located?
- John Matthews's practice location on file with NPPES is 1313 Carolina Street, Greensboro, NC 27401.
- What is John Matthews's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Matthews is (336) 272-2625.
- Does John Matthews accept Medicare?
- John Matthews is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Matthews's NPI active?
- Yes — John Matthews's NPI (1659375483) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.