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MATTHEW DEFAZIO MD
NPI 1699303024
Orthopaedic Surgery in Worcester, MA

Active since March 31, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
281 LINCOLN ST, WORCESTER, MA 01605(508) 334-5916(508) 793-6326 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2025, Mar 31, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Matthew Defazio Md NPPES

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

MATTHEW DEFAZIO MD (NPI 1699303024) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Worcester, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (1022482) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, and is a graduate of Boston University School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699303024
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameMATTHEW DEFAZIOCredential: MD
Location Address281 LINCOLN STWorcester, MA 01605-2138
Mailing AddressPo Box 415348Boston, MA 02241-5348
Phone(508) 334-5916
Fax(508) 793-6326
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBoston University School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1699303024 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 1022482
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
281 LINCOLN ST, Worcester, MA 01605
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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 Defazio 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 ID2961902879
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251020001962
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.

Tufts Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220116
Location800 Washington StreetBoston, MA 02111 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01605 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
$90.70 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.22 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $18.30 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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.

STACY AILEEN MEULENAERE OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
281 LINCOLN ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Worcester County (508) 334-1000
RACHEL NOONE PA-C
Physician Assistant
281 LINCOLN ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Worcester County (508) 334-6158
DR. THOMAS EVANS M.D.
Emergency Medicine
281 LINCOLN ST, MED STAFF SVCS
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Worcester County (508) 334-8015
RAJIV BALASURIYA M.D.
Family Medicine
281 LINCOLN ST, MEDICAL STAFF SVCS
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Worcester County (508) 334-8015
DR. DANIEL LEE M.D., PHD
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
281 LINCOLN ST, MEDICAL STAFF SVCS
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Worcester County (508) 334-1131
MEGAN ELIZABETH KLEIN MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
281 LINCOLN ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Worcester County (508) 334-1000
ANKUR SHAH NARAIN MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
281 LINCOLN ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Worcester County (508) 334-1955
VICTORIA WHITNEY AU.D.
Audiologist
281 LINCOLN ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Worcester County (508) 334-0926

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 Defazio's NPI number?

The NPI number for Matthew Defazio is 1699303024. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2020.

Where is Matthew Defazio located?

Matthew Defazio practices at 281 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 01605. The listed phone number is (508) 334-5916.

What is Matthew Defazio's specialty?

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

Is Matthew Defazio enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Matthew Defazio 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.

Is Matthew Defazio affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Matthew Defazio is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Matthew Defazio was last updated on October 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months 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.