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Hand Surgery

Howard M. Matsuba, MD

Sees patients in Bellflower, CA · Downey, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Howard M. Matsuba, MD is a hand surgeon at 9333 Rosecrans Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706. Phone: (562) 461-3000. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1548337363. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Hand surgeon (Medicare lists Hand Surgery)
  • Address: 9333 Rosecrans Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (562) 461‑3000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Southern California Permanente Medical Group
  • Medical school: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons · graduated 1979 (47 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

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Quick answers

Does Howard M. Matsuba accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard M. Matsuba 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.
What is Howard M. Matsuba's NPI number?
1548337363. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Howard M. Matsuba is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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  • Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hand surgeons in California

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Other clinicians in Southern California Permanente Medical Group

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolColumbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year1979 (47 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1548337363
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians