Quick answers
- Does Thomas J. Matzke accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas J. Matzke 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 Thomas J. Matzke see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,056 Original Medicare patients and 8,120 services for Thomas J. Matzke. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas J. Matzke's NPI number?
- 1639121304. 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 Thomas J. Matzke, 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 | 2,056 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,120 |
| Different services or procedures | 117 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)2,251 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)1,081 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)506 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)478 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)409 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Diabetes24%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Hospitals where Thomas J. Matzke works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas J. Matzke 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.
- Essentia HealthFargo, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350070
- Essentia Health St Marys - Detroit LakesDetroit Lakes, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 240101
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas J. Matzke is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1702 University Dr SFargo, ND 58103 (701) 364‑8900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas J. Matzke as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Innovis Health LLC559 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Fargo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fargo, ND — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Innovis Health LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639121304 |
| 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