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DR. MATTHEW ALAN BARNES MD
NPI 1285096420
Surgery in Columbus, GA

Active since March 27, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
920 18TH ST, COLUMBUS, GA 31901(706) 649-6600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 15, 2023, Aug 8, 2023, Sep 22, 2022 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Matthew Alan Barnes Md NPPES

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

DR. MATTHEW ALAN BARNES MD (NPI 1285096420) is an individual surgery provider in Columbus, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (90919) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, and maintains a secondary practice location in Macon.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285096420
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MATTHEW ALAN BARNESCredential: MD
Location Address920 18TH STColumbus, GA 31901-1524
Mailing Address777 Hemlock StMacon, GA 31201-2102 · (478) 633-6272 · Fax (478) 633-6269
Phone(706) 649-6600
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Alabama College Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 20236 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 15, 2023
✔ NPI 1285096420 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 90919
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X · License 87924 (SC), 90919 (GA)
920 18TH ST, Columbus, GA 31901
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1777 Hemlock StMacon, GA 31201-2102 · Phone (478) 633-6272 · Fax (478) 633-6269

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Oscar Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Matthew Alan Barnes 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 ID4385996941
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220915000003
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Matthew Barnes reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Columbus Ambulatory Healthcare Services, Inc.
0.1 mi
Family Medicine
1800 10TH AVE
Columbus, GA 31901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 391 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1790733244 (706) 571-1120
Health Services Of Central Georgia, Inc
82 mi
Multi-Specialty
777 HEMLOCK ST
Macon, GA 31201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 483 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184679482 (478) 633-6713

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
26 services19 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110064
Location710 Center StreetColumbus, GA 31901 · Muscogee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31901 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 12

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

DR. MEAGAN ELIZABETH MAHONEY M.D.
Surgery
920 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Muscogee County (706) 649-6600
SKYLAR HAND RD
Dietitian, Registered
920 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Muscogee County (706) 660-2765
ROBERT KEITH DANIELS JR. M.D.
Surgery
920 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Muscogee County (706) 649-6600
BLAKE BOWDEN BARNES M.D.
Surgery
920 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Muscogee County (706) 649-6600
DR. HOMER HAYGOOD KEADLE III M.D.
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
920 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Muscogee County (706) 649-6600
BRUCE HOWARD BRENNAMAN MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
920 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Muscogee County (706) 649-6600
ROBERT A JENKS MD
Surgery
920 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Muscogee County (706) 649-6600
LINH NGUYEN O'CONNOR MD
Surgery
920 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Muscogee County (706) 649-6600

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 Barnes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Matthew Barnes is 1285096420. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2016.

Where is Matthew Barnes located?

Matthew Barnes practices at 920 18th St, Columbus, GA 31901. The listed phone number is (706) 649-6600.

What is Matthew Barnes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Matthew Barnes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Matthew Barnes 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Matthew Barnes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Matthew Barnes reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Columbus Ambulatory Healthcare Services, Inc. (Columbus, GA) and Health Services Of Central Georgia, Inc (Macon, GA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Matthew Barnes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Matthew Barnes accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list Matthew Barnes 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 Barnes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Matthew Barnes is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Matthew Barnes was last updated on August 15, 2023. 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.