DOUGLAS C. MATHEWS M.D. – NPI #1528038676
Neurological Surgery

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Neurological Surgery

DOUGLAS MATHEWS is a neurological surgeon located in NASHVILLE, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1528038676 to DOUGLAS MATHEWS on January 23, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207T00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Neurological Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Jun 13, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for DOUGLAS MATHEWS below.

NPI Profile for
DOUGLAS C. MATHEWS

NPI Number
1528038676
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DOUGLAS C. MATHEWS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2011 MURPHY AVE STE 301
NASHVILLE, TN 37203-2023
Phone: (615) 327-9543 Fax: (615) 341-3567
1 Other location(s):
330 22nd Ave N
Nashville, TN 37203-1844
Phone: (615) 320-0007
Fax: (615) 320-0009
Mailing address
300 20TH AVE N STE 403
NASHVILLE, TN 37203-5180
Phone: Fax: (615) 341-3567
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for DOUGLAS MATHEWS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNA5200455
OTHERBCBSTN4148453
OTHERBCBSTN4156311
OTHERTENNCARETN38110902
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207T00000X
- Neurological Surgery (Primary)		 TN 29269

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1991
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
DOUGLAS MATHEWS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HENRY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
      301 TYSON AV
      PARIS, TN 38242
    • JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
      620 SKYLINE DRIVE
      JACKSON, TN 38301
    • SAINT THOMAS HOSPITAL FOR SPINAL SURGERY
      2011 MURPHY AVENUE
      NASHVILLE, TN 37203
    • SAINT THOMAS WEST HOSPITAL
      4220 HARDING RD, PO BOX 380
      NASHVILLE, TN 37205

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