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DR. MATTHEW JAMES KAHARI MD
NPI 1124524350
Family Medicine - Addiction Medicine in Wilkes Barre, PA

Active since April 05, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8 CHURCH ST, WILKES BARRE, PA 18702(570) 808-3700(570) 808-3701 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 19, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 19, 2022, Jun 25, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Matthew James Kahari Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MATTHEW JAMES KAHARI MD (NPI 1124524350) is an individual addiction medicine provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD476321) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Geisinger-community Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124524350
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207QA0401X
Provider Legal NameDR. MATTHEW JAMES KAHARICredential: MD
Location Address8 CHURCH STWilkes Barre, PA 18702-3542
Mailing Address100 N Academy AveDanville, PA 17822-4903 · (570) 271-6144 · Fax (570) 271-6578
Phone(570) 808-3700
Fax(570) 808-3701
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 19, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 19, 2022
✔ NPI 1124524350 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Addiction MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QA0401X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD476321
Definition
A family medicine physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of addictions.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 216845 (PA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
8 CHURCH ST, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Matthew James Kahari Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4284036260
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220825000036
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
79 services25 patients
Care management services for behavioral health conditions, 20 minutes or more clinical staff time directed by health care professional 99484
Care management for behavioral health involves a healthcare professional directing clinical staff to provide you with support for 20 minutes or more. This service can include planning your care, coordinating services, and managing your health conditions to improve your overall well-being.
48 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Geisinger-Community Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Scranton, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390001
Location1822 Mulberry StreetScranton, PA 18510 · Lackawanna County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilkes Barre, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390270
Location1000 East Mountain BoulevardWilkes Barre, PA 18711 · Luzerne County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18702 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LORI KREITZER CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
8 CHURCH ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Luzerne County (570) 808-3700
ANTHONY JOSEPH SCARNATO RPH
Pharmacist
8 CHURCH ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Luzerne County (570) 822-2325
DR. STEVEN JOSEPH CRAIG PH.D.
Psychologist
8 CHURCH ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Luzerne County (570) 808-3700
MRS. FRITZIE L SCHIMMEL DNP, CRNP, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
8 CHURCH ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Luzerne County (570) 808-3700
DR. KAVITA S BOMMASAMUDRAM MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
8 CHURCH ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Luzerne County (570) 808-3700
DR. KASHIF ABDULLAH KHAN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
8 CHURCH ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Luzerne County (570) 271-6516
GEISINGER CLINIC
Pediatrics
8 CHURCH ST
WILKS BARRE, PA 18702
Luzerne County (570) 970-6788

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Matthew Kahari's NPI number?

The NPI number for Matthew Kahari is 1124524350. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2018.

Where is Matthew Kahari located?

Matthew Kahari practices at 8 Church St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702. The listed phone number is (570) 808-3700.

What is Matthew Kahari's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Addiction Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QA0401X.

Is Matthew Kahari enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Matthew Kahari is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Matthew Kahari accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Matthew Kahari as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Matthew Kahari affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Matthew Kahari is affiliated with Geisinger-Community Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Matthew Kahari was last updated on August 19, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.