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DR. CARI ELAINE MATTHEWS M.D.
NPI 1871656967
Emergency Medicine in Great Falls, MT

Active since December 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1101 26TH ST S, GREAT FALLS, MT 59405(406) 731-8888(406) 731-8876 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 2, 2025, Jul 21, 2022, Jul 19, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Cari Elaine Matthews M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CARI ELAINE MATTHEWS M.D. (NPI 1871656967) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Great Falls, Montana, licensed in Washington (60789984) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee, and is a graduate of Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871656967
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CARI ELAINE MATTHEWSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1101 26TH ST SGreat Falls, MT 59405-5161
Mailing Address1101 26th St SGreat Falls, MT 59405-5161 · (406) 731-8888 · Fax (406) 731-8876
Phone(406) 731-8888
Fax(406) 731-8876
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of MedGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateDecember 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 2, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1871656967 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · 60789984✔ Licensed in MT · 34511
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1101 26TH ST S, Great Falls, MT 59405
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Cari Elaine Slafsky M.d.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma.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. Cari Elaine Matthews M.d. 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 ID2365670429
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251021003877
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 4

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

Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee

Acute Care Hospitals · Muskogee, OK
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number370025
Location300 Rockefeller DriveMuskogee, OK 74401 · Muskogee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Tulsa, OK
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number370091
Location6161 South YaleTulsa, OK 74136 · Tulsa County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Peterson Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kerrville, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450007
Location551 Hill Country DriveKerrville, TX 78028 · Kerr County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450058
Location111 Dallas StreetSan Antonio, TX 78205 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59405 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
$87.97 typical visit price
range $56.81 – $172.26
Typical copayment $21.99 (range $14.20 – $43.06)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.16 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.32
Typical copayment $25.04 (range $4.56 – $35.08)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

OMER USMAN MD
Hospitalist
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 455-5000
EDMUND J BRENNAN MD
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 731-8888
MRS. DELENE R LYNES OTA
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 455-5412
DANIEL KNUFFKE
Occupational Therapist
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 781-1305
KRISTIN HUNTOON D.O, PHD
Neurological Surgery
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 455-5000
PATRICK HUGH SMITH FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 455-5000
DR. SAMANTHA ANNE BASCO PHARMD
Pharmacist
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 455-5430
KELCIE LEE FOSHAG DO
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 455-5000

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 Cari Matthews's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cari Matthews is 1871656967. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Cari Elaine Slafsky M.D..

Where is Cari Matthews located?

Cari Matthews practices at 1101 26th St S, Great Falls, MT 59405. The listed phone number is (406) 731-8888.

What is Cari Matthews's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Cari Matthews enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cari 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 Cari Matthews accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma list Cari 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.

Is Cari Matthews affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cari Matthews is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee, Saint Francis Hospital, Inc, Peterson Regional Medical Center and Baptist Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cari Matthews was last updated on April 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.