DR. RICKY CARTER MATKINS MD
NPI 1417137944
Anesthesiology in Atlanta, GA

Active since November 13, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.26/100
CMS Quality Rating
2413 ECHO DR NE, ATLANTA, GA 30345(404) 329-9004 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 13, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Ricky Carter Matkins Md NPPES

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

DR. RICKY CARTER MATKINS MD (NPI 1417137944) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (037287) and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417137944
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICKY CARTER MATKINSCredential: MD
Location Address2413 ECHO DR NEAtlanta, GA 30345-3526
Mailing Address2413 Echo Dr NeAtlanta, GA 30345-3526 · (404) 329-9004
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateNovember 13, 2007
✔ NPI 1417137944 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 037287
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
2413 ECHO DR NE, Atlanta, GA 30345

Accepted 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. Ricky Carter Matkins 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 ID446216519
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041209000844
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 Ricky Matkins reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
1365 CLIFTON RD NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 4,840 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
303 SMITH ST
Lagrange, GA 30240
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 1,506 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Emory University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110010
Location1364 Clifton Road, NEAtlanta, GA 30322 · De Kalb County
Emergency services

Emory University Hospital Midtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110078
Location550 Peachtree Street, NEAtlanta, GA 30308 · Fulton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

92.26/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality73.83
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 Ricky Matkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ricky Matkins is 1417137944. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 13, 2007.

Where is Ricky Matkins located?

Ricky Matkins practices at 2413 Echo Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30345. The listed phone number is (404) 329-9004.

What is Ricky Matkins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Ricky Matkins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ricky Matkins 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 Ricky Matkins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ricky Matkins reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The Emory Clinic Inc (Atlanta, GA) and Emory Specialty Associates, LLC (Lagrange, 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 Ricky Matkins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ricky Matkins accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Ricky Matkins 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 Ricky Matkins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ricky Matkins is affiliated with Emory University Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ricky Matkins was last updated on November 13, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.