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DR. JOHN DAVID MATTHEWS MD
NPI 1386627164
Psychiatry & Neurology - Addiction Psychiatry in Boston, MA

Active since November 25, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
55 FRUIT ST, WRN 12, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 724-9144(617) 724-9155 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Sep 11, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. John David Matthews Md NPPES

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

DR. JOHN DAVID MATTHEWS MD (NPI 1386627164) is an individual addiction psychiatry provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (50815) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Loma Linda University School Of Medicine (1975).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386627164
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0802X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN DAVID MATTHEWSCredential: MD
Location Address55 FRUIT ST, WRN 12Boston, MA 02114-2696
Mailing AddressPo Box 9142, Mass. General Physician OrganizationCharlestown, MA 02129-9142 · (617) 724-0287 · Fax (617) 726-2894
Phone(617) 724-9144
Fax(617) 724-9155
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLoma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated 1975
Enumeration DateNovember 25, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1386627164 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Addiction PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0802X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 50815
Definition
Addiction Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on evaluation and treatment of individuals with alcohol, drug, or other substance-related disorders, and of individuals with dual diagnosis of substance-related and other psychiatric disorders.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0800X · License 50815 (MA)
55 FRUIT ST, Boston, MA 02114
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid3004066MA
OtherJ03365MA · Bcbs Of Ma
Other735411MA · Tufts Health Plan

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.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. John David Matthews 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 ID7517942964
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040621001298
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.

Group psychotherapy 90853
Group psychotherapy involves individuals discussing their issues in a group setting, led by a professional therapist. It provides a supportive environment where members can learn from each other's experiences, gain different perspectives, and develop new ways to handle challenges.
67 services15 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 90792
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services is a comprehensive assessment. It includes a detailed examination of your mental health and physical wellbeing, as well as your personal and family history. This evaluation aids in creating an effective treatment plan.
16 services16 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

STUTI GIRISH SHROFF MD, MBBS
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2971
NANCY WANG M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (017) 724-4000
DR. DUSAN HANIDZIAR M.D., PH.D.
Anesthesiology
55 FRUIT ST, GRAY-BIGELOW 444
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-3030
JOHN JOSEPH DANKO DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-2000
DR. MICHAEL ANDREW LOBRITZ M.D, PH.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
55 FRUIT ST, DIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE, GRJ-504
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-9248
MS. KELLY ELISHA TRECARTIN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
55 FRUIT ST, BIGALOW 852 F
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 726-7400
JAMIE MARIE ALLEN NP
Nurse Practitioner
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-4410
DR. DHAVAL SANJEEV KOLTE M.B.B.S., PH.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 643-3238

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 John Matthews's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Matthews is 1386627164. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 25, 2005.

Where is John Matthews located?

John Matthews practices at 55 Fruit St Wrn 12, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 724-9144.

What is John Matthews's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Addiction Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0802X.

Is John Matthews enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Matthews 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 John Matthews accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care list John Matthews 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Matthews was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 39 days 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.