Matthew Council, MD
NPI 1942302690 · Ophthalmology Physician · Richmond Heights, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Council, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Richmond Heights, MO (NPI 1942302690).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942302690
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2008008162 (MO)
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
1,602 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 497 | $120 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 300 | $85 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 201 | $38 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 110 | $143 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 93 | $38 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 78 | $34 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 455 | 107 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 421 | 300 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 295 | 176 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 134 | 44 |
| Bromfenac Sodiumbrand: Prolensa | 105 | 83 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 98 | 74 |
| Timolol Maleate | 84 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$774 across 24 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
- 2006-09-02
- Last updated
- 2020-10-15
- Certified
- 2020-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Council's NPI number?
- Matthew Council's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942302690, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Council's specialty?
- Matthew Council is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Matthew Council located?
- Matthew Council's practice location on file with NPPES is 15 the Boulevard Saint Louis, Richmond Heights, MO 63117-1118.
- What is Matthew Council's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Council is (314) 863-4200.
- Does Matthew Council accept Medicare?
- Matthew Council is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Council's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Council's NPI (1942302690) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.