MATTHEW W ARD PA-C
NPI 1972797322
Physician Assistant in Albany, GA

Q: What is Matthew Ard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Matthew Ard is 1972797322. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 29, 2007.

Q: What is Matthew Ard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Matthew Ard was last updated on February 17, 2014. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since August 29, 2007PECOS Enrolled

1300 NEWTON RD, ALBANY, GA 31701(229) 431-3120 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 17, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Matthew W Ard Pa-c NPPES

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

MATTHEW W ARD PA-C (NPI 1972797322) is an individual physician assistant in Albany, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972797322

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameMATTHEW W ARDCredential: PA-C

Location Address1300 NEWTON RDAlbany, GA 31701-3424

Mailing Address204 N Westover BlvdAlbany, GA 31707-2983 · (229) 888-6559

Phone(229) 431-3120

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateAugust 29, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 17, 2014

✔ NPI 1972797322 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

1300 NEWTON RD, Albany, GA 31701

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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 (PECOS)

Matthew W Ard Pa-c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

124 services115 patients

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283

An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.

78 services65 patients

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

77 services72 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31701 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

$83.23 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.89 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

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

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

43%44 patients3/55-star benchmark: 85%

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.

97%495 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

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.

79%274 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

28%149 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%

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…

100%274 patients5/55-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…

6%274 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

8%274 patients

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.

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

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