MATTHEW C. WERTHAMMER MD – NPI #1912133570
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.

MATTHEW WERTHAMMER is a neurological surgeon located in HUNTINGTON, WV. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1912133570 to MATTHEW WERTHAMMER on June 09, 2009. 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 5 years ago on Apr 22, 2021. 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 MATTHEW WERTHAMMER below.

NPI Profile for
MATTHEW C. WERTHAMMER

NPI Number
1912133570
Enumeration Date

(about 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MATTHEW C. WERTHAMMER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2900 1ST AVE
OPC SUITE 10
HUNTINGTON, WV 25702
Phone: (304) 525-6825 Fax: (304) 525-0300
1 Other location(s):
147 Willow Tree Way
Hurricane, WV 25526-1085
Phone: (304) 397-3002
Fax: (304) 397-3007
Mailing address
PO BOX 4190
BARBOURSVILLE, WV 25504-4190
Phone: (304) 399-4405 Fax: (304) 399-2526
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 22, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for MATTHEW WERTHAMMER

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNAWV9001376
OTHERBLACK LUNG/FECWV613918805
OTHERCIGNAWV8103289
MEDICAIDKY7100087680
MEDICAIDOH2990385
MEDICAIDWV3810015863
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)
WV 23611

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
2900 1ST AVE,
HUNTINGTON, WV 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
JC EDWARDS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, MARSHALL UNIVERSITY - Graduated 2003
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
MATTHEW WERTHAMMER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CABELL HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL INC
      1340 HAL GREER BOULEVARD
      HUNTINGTON, WV 25701
    • KING'S DAUGHTERS' MEDICAL CENTER
      2201 LEXINGTON AVENUE
      ASHLAND, KY 41101
    • PLEASANT VALLEY HOSPITAL
      2520 VALLEY DRIVE
      POINT PLEASANT, WV 25550
    • ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER
      2900 1ST AVENUE
      HUNTINGTON, WV 25702

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