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Orthopedic Surgery

Frederick A. Matsen Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Seattle, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Frederick A. Matsen Iii, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 1701 Columbia Rd, Seattle, WA 98195. Phone: (206) 598-3100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Frederick A. Matsen Iii had 50 Original Medicare patients and 53 services. NPI 1023193836. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 1701 Columbia Rd, Seattle, WA 98195 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (206) 598‑3100
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: University of Washington Medical Center
  • Group practice: The Association of University Physicians
  • Medical school: Baylor College Of Medicine · graduated 1968 (58 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Frederick A. Matsen Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Frederick A. Matsen Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frederick A. Matsen Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Frederick A. Matsen Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 50 Original Medicare patients and 53 services for Frederick A. Matsen Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Frederick A. Matsen Iii's NPI number?
1023193836. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Frederick A. Matsen Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients50
Services billed to Medicare53
Different services or procedures10
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder (23472)22 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • Arthritis75%
  • High cholesterol66%
  • High blood pressure62%
  • Anxiety26%
  • Osteoporosis24%
  • Ischemic heart disease22%

Hospitals where Frederick A. Matsen Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Frederick A. Matsen Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Frederick A. Matsen Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Frederick A. Matsen Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Association of University Physicians3,535 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Seattle

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Seattle, WA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in The Association of University Physicians

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolBaylor College Of Medicine
Graduation year1968 (58 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1023193836
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians