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DR. RICHARD CHARLES MATHER III MD
NPI 1598923609
Orthopaedic Surgery in Durham, NC

Active since May 26, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR, DURHAM, NC 27710(919) 684-8111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 13, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Charles Mather Iii Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD CHARLES MATHER III MD (NPI 1598923609) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2011-01208) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598923609
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD CHARLES MATHER IIICredential: MD
Location Address40 DUKE MEDICINE CIRDurham, NC 27710-4000
Mailing Address5213 S Alston AveDurham, NC 27713-4430 · (919) 684-8111
Phone(919) 684-8111
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMay 26, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 27, 2012
✔ NPI 1598923609 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2011-01208✔ Licensed in IL · 036125613
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR, Durham, NC 27710
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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. Richard Charles Mather Iii 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 ID8123213030
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110920000010
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.

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27710 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 20

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

MARY E KLOTMAN MD
Internal Medicine
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-8111
JONATHAN PAUL PICCINI SR. M.D., M.H.S.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-8111
AMY TENDLER PA
Physician Assistant
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-5057
DR. LINDSAY KING M.D.
Internal Medicine
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-7685
MICHAEL TCHEUPDJIAN FORRESTER MD, PHD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 681-1300
MRS. MEGHAN AMY WARD M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR, CLINIC 1I
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-3451
RAGHUBINDER S GILL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR, DUKE CLINIC 2H
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-2661
ETHAN YICHEN SONG
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 681-7139

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 Richard Mather's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Mather is 1598923609. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2008.

Where is Richard Mather located?

Richard Mather practices at 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710. The listed phone number is (919) 684-8111.

What is Richard Mather's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Richard Mather enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Mather 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 Richard Mather accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Richard Mather 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 Richard Mather affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Mather is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Mather was last updated on August 27, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.