JOSEPH M MATTHEWS MD INC – NPI #1417267766
Colon & Rectal Surgery
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
JOSEPH M MATTHEWS MD INC is a colon & rectal surgeon located in CHICO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1417267766 to JOSEPH M MATTHEWS MD INC on October 19, 2010. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Feb 11, 2011. 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 JOSEPH M MATTHEWS MD INC below.
NPI Profile for
JOSEPH M MATTHEWS MD INC
(more than 15 years ago)
STE A
CHICO, CA 95926-1988 Phone: (530) 891-4523 Fax: (530) 891-5934
MD/PRESIDENT
Phone: (530) 891-4523
Identifiers for JOSEPH M MATTHEWS MD INC
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | MEDICARE RAILROAD | CA | PENDING |
| MEDICAID | CA | PENDING |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208C00000X - Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary) |
CA | G32836 |
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