VASILIOS MATHEWS M.D. – NPI #1104814532
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

VASILIOS MATHEWS is an orthopaedic surgeon located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1104814532 to VASILIOS MATHEWS on October 10, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Oct 03, 2024. 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 VASILIOS MATHEWS below.

NPI Profile for
VASILIOS MATHEWS

NPI Number
1104814532
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
VASILIOS MATHEWS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
7401 S. MAIN ST
FONDREN ORTHOPEDIC GROUP L.L.P.
HOUSTON, TX 77030-4509
Phone: (713) 799-2300 Fax: (713) 794-3380
1 Other location(s):
8731 Katy Fwy Ste 420
Houston, TX 77024-1736
Phone: (832) 516-6997
Fax: (833) 520-1440
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 03, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for VASILIOS MATHEWS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidTX168733701
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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 TX L7475
207XS0114X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery		 TX L7475

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
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS - Graduated 1996
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
VASILIOS MATHEWS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOUSTON METHODIST CLEAR LAKE HOSPITAL
      18300 HOUSTON METHODIST DR
      NASSAU BAY, TX 77058
    • HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL
      6565 FANNIN
      HOUSTON, TX 77030
    • HOUSTON METHODIST THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL
      17201 INTERSTATE 45 SOUTH
      THE WOODLANDS, TX 77385
    • HOUSTON PHYSICIANS' HOSPITAL
      333 N TEXAS AVENUE
      WEBSTER, TX 77598
    • TEXAS ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL
      7401 SOUTH MAIN STREET
      HOUSTON, TX 77030
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • HOME HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
      4635 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY SUITE 540
      HOUSTON, TX 77027

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