Richard Matza, M.D.
NPI 1770511891 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Waterbury, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Matza, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Waterbury, CT (NPI 1770511891).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770511891
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 020509 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
598 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 | 582 | $94 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 16 | $43 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $43–$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 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 1,118 | 102 |
| Meloxicam | 717 | 116 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 630 | 74 |
| Gabapentin | 235 | 28 |
| Carisoprodol | 192 | 20 |
| Baclofen | 183 | 32 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 155 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$158 across 1 record (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
- 2006-06-29
- Last updated
- 2009-05-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Matza's NPI number?
- Richard Matza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770511891, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Matza's specialty?
- Richard Matza is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Matza located?
- Richard Matza's practice location on file with NPPES is 1389 W Main St, Waterbury, CT 06708-3104.
- What is Richard Matza's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Matza is (203) 755-5555.
- Does Richard Matza accept Medicare?
- Richard Matza is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Matza's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Matza's NPI (1770511891) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-05-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.