Quick answers
- Does Penny M. Matthews accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Penny M. Matthews 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 Penny M. Matthews see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 78 Original Medicare patients and 1,211 services for Penny M. Matthews. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Penny M. Matthews's NPI number?
- 1629486923. 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 Penny M. Matthews, 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 | 78 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,211 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)260 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)220 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)201 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)96 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)77 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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol59%
- Arthritis42%
- Depression33%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Penny M. Matthews is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7800 Hwy 99Rockvale, TN 37153 (615) 722‑1191
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Tennessee
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tennessee — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629486923 |
| 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
- 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