Quick answers
- Does Matthew A. Creighton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Matthew A. Creighton 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 Matthew A. Creighton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 853 Original Medicare patients and 6,300 services for Matthew A. Creighton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Matthew A. Creighton's NPI number?
- 1609996537. 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 Matthew A. Creighton, 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 patients | 853 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,300 |
| Different services or procedures | 103 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)1,700 services
- Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated (81000)971 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)503 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)477 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)275 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).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes35%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
Hospitals where Matthew A. Creighton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Matthew A. Creighton 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.
- Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340143
- Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340116
Practice locations
Addresses where Matthew A. Creighton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1202 N Ctr StHickory, NC 28601 (828) 322‑4340
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Matthew A. Creighton as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Urology Specialists of the Carolinas PLLC84 clinicians in the group
- Viewmont Urology Clinic, PA6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Urologyprimary
Other urologists in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Urology Specialists of the Carolinas PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609996537 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians