Matthew Auten, MD, PHD
NPI 1851787063 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Auten, MD, PHD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1851787063).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851787063
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 30046 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
3,155 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 1,333 | $34 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 255 | $26 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 198 | $25 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 125 | $11 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Concentration Technique88108 | 123 | $21 |
| Blood Smear Interpretation By Physician With Written Report85060 | 118 | $22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 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
- 2015-04-14
- Last updated
- 2022-06-03
- Certified
- 2022-06-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Auten's NPI number?
- Matthew Auten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851787063, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Auten's specialty?
- Matthew Auten is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Matthew Auten located?
- Matthew Auten's practice location on file with NPPES is 5339 Odonovan Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4388.
- What is Matthew Auten's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Auten is (225) 766-4999.
- Does Matthew Auten accept Medicare?
- Matthew Auten is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Auten's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Auten's NPI (1851787063) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.