Matthew Fowler, DO, PHD
NPI 1871910091 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Fowler, DO, PHD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1871910091).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871910091
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2021-00402 (NC)
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
12 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
429 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 199 | $198 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 50 | $169 |
| 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 | 42 | $15 |
| Test to Measure Rate of Airflow94375 | 29 | $13 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 27 | $11 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 27 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 250 | 114 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 190 | 55 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 155 | 54 |
| Omeprazole | 96 | 34 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 68 | 27 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 61 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,890 across 21 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
- 2014-03-26
- Last updated
- 2022-12-22
- Certified
- 2022-12-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Fowler's NPI number?
- Matthew Fowler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871910091, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Fowler's specialty?
- Matthew Fowler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Matthew Fowler located?
- Matthew Fowler's practice location on file with NPPES is 2386 Springs Rd Ne, Hickory, NC 28601-3066.
- What is Matthew Fowler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Fowler is (828) 732-5400.
- Does Matthew Fowler accept Medicare?
- Matthew Fowler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Fowler's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Fowler's NPI (1871910091) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.