Active NPI 1205801404 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James R Matter , MD

Internal Medicine • Cullman, AL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Matter, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Internal Medicine in Cullman, AL. Practice services are available at 117 2ND AVE SE under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg, injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

117 2nd Ave Se

Cullman, AL 350553511

Telephone 2567394144

Fax 2567390445

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 North Alabama Medical Associates, P.c. Facility NPI 1083765549

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Cullman, AL

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 18.1 Yrs

State Avg: 29.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

25 Specialists

Practicing in Cullman, AL (1784 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

12.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

41.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2019)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	397	63	$19.00	$0.11
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	235	58	$39.00	$0.63
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	224	109	$36.00	$15.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	204	155	$96.00	$68.85
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	196	43	$19.50	$1.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	141	107	$143.00	$101.45
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	52	36	$15.00	$1.72
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	42	36	$18.00	$6.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$143.00	$98.61
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	31	31	$219.00	$153.62
82947 Blood glucose (sugar) level	21	18	$20.00	$4.28
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	12	11	$14.00	$3.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,589	341	$96.00	$63.56
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	770	90	$19.00	$0.12
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	608	88	$19.50	$1.78
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	449	119	$36.00	$17.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	309	170	$143.00	$94.23
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	208	35	$39.00	$0.61
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	182	28	$18.00	$0.57
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	166	34	$14.91	$1.96
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	98	95	$25.15	$18.73
90756 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	93	93	$30.00	$22.33
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	80	53	$14.00	$3.41
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	62	62	$195.00	$35.61
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	61	49	$66.00	$22.58
J2405 Injection, ondansetron hydrochloride, per 1 mg	58	12	$12.00	$0.09
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	46	32	$58.76	$38.24
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	41	22	$18.00	$6.68
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	32	27	$79.00	$13.09
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function	22	22	$336.70	$179.91
J2001 Injection, lidocaine hcl for intravenous infusion, 10 mg	17	12	$22.00	$0.02
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	13	13	$260.00	$171.68
76700 Ultrasound of abdomen	13	12	$285.00	$106.57
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	13	11	$111.00	$99.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,737	382	$96.00	$62.82
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	850	117	$19.00	$0.11
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	664	114	$19.50	$1.76
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	519	145	$36.00	$21.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	440	216	$143.00	$91.45
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	369	57	$39.00	$0.64
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	239	46	$14.69	$2.88
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	105	99	$28.00	$23.04
Q2039 Influenza virus vaccine, not otherwise specified	95	94	$29.00	$16.53
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	91	11	$26.00	$17.36
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	80	17	$18.00	$0.59
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	71	50	$14.00	$3.43
71020 X-ray of chest, 2 views, front and side	61	52	$99.00	$21.19
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	42	26	$18.00	$5.65
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	38	29	$79.00	$14.13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	36	24	$57.00	$37.72
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	35	35	$195.00	$34.26
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function	20	20	$336.70	$191.90
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	15	15	$46.00	$11.70
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	14	14	$29.00	$12.54
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	13	13	$260.00	$170.11
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	12	11	$99.00	$21.80
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$72.80	$25.80

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License AL 18242

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna

24646 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cigna

9357802 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID United Healthcare

04-10107 (AL)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners

Carol Livingston , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1073589750

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Patricia Calvert , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1659464576

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 117 2ND AVE SE, CULLMAN, AL 350553511 (Tel: 2567394144)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 117 2ND AVE SE, CULLMAN, AL 350553511 (Tel: 2567394144)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as JAMES MATTER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Internal Medicine (License #18242 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1205801404

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: February 21, 2006

Last Update: July 13, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

117 2nd Ave Se

Cullman, AL 350553511

Phone: 2567394144

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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