MATTHEW SAMUEL JOSEPH KATZ MD
NPI 1487978359
Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist in Nashville, TN

Active since March 22, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
342 22ND AVE N, NASHVILLE, TN 37203(615) 327-2001(615) 234-2015 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 28, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 28, 2020, Jan 9, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Matthew Samuel Joseph Katz Md NPPES

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

MATTHEW SAMUEL JOSEPH KATZ MD (NPI 1487978359) is an individual retina specialist in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (56785) and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Metro Nashville General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Towson.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487978359
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0107X
Provider Legal NameMATTHEW SAMUEL JOSEPH KATZCredential: MD
Location Address342 22ND AVE NNashville, TN 37203
Mailing AddressPo Box 158281Nashville, TN 37215-8281 · (615) 306-1075
Fax(615) 234-2015
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeorge Washington University School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 28, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1487978359 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Retina SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0107X
License Licensed in TN · 56785
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X · License D0077731 (MD), MD455934 (PA)
342 22ND AVE N, Nashville, TN 37203

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1901 Dulaney Valley Rd, Suite 200Towson, MD 21204-0603 · Phone (410) 337-4500 · Fax (410) 847-9240

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid1487978359VA
Medicaid094268100DC
Medicaid0799173 00MD

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Matthew Samuel Joseph Katz 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 ID8820215593
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180727002743
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Metro Nashville General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440111
Location1818 Albion StreetNashville, TN 37208 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37203 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
33%30 patients2/55-star benchmark: 95%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
100%69 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Documentation of Presence or Absence of Macular Edema and Level of Severity of Retinopathy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed which included documentation of the level of severity of retinopathy and the presence or absence of macular edema during…
95%20 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
97%171 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
83%65 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%122 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
1%181 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 59% · 66 patients
76%66 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
96%181 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
1%181 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 34 patients
0%34 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Ophthalmology
342 22ND AVE N
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Clinical Medical Laboratory
342 22ND AVE N
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Optometrist
342 22ND AVE N
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
342 22ND AVE N
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Clinic/Center (Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder)
342 22ND AVE N
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Ophthalmology
342 22ND AVE N
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Ophthalmology
342 22ND AVE N
NASHVILLE, TN 37203

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 Katz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Matthew Katz is 1487978359. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2010.

Where is Matthew Katz located?

Matthew Katz practices at 342 22nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203. The listed phone number is (615) 327-2001.

What is Matthew Katz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Retina Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0107X.

Is Matthew Katz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Matthew Katz 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 Katz accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Matthew Katz 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 Katz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Matthew Katz is affiliated with Metro Nashville General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Matthew Katz was last updated on January 28, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.