Active NPI 1700854221 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Matthew W Elchin , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Johnstown, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Matthew Elchin, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Johnstown, PA. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2002, Matthew Elchin delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1086 FRANKLIN ST.

Matthew Elchin is affiliated with Cambria Somerset Radiology And Nuclear Medicine Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance, established patient outpatient office visit, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1086 Franklin St

Johnstown, PA 159054305

Telephone 8145395987

Fax 8145354176

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Conemaugh Health Initiatives Facility NPI 1427051440

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Johnstown, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

24 Yrs +8.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 15.9 Yrs

State Avg: 11.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

70 Specialists

Practicing in Johnstown, PA (8068 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

4.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

90.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Elchin (24 Years) 24 Yrs

Johnstown Specialty Average (15.9 Years) 15.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	29	23	$1991.00	$87.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	17	$271.00	$73.03
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	20	16	$267.00	$39.91
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	20	20	$663.00	$58.85
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	17	16	$195.00	$20.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$403.00	$89.84
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	13	13	$671.00	$56.03
38222 Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis	12	12	$869.00	$60.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	55	49	$195.00	$21.37
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	43	30	$1991.00	$90.28
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	41	16	$267.00	$41.27
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	21	21	$663.00	$61.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	14	$271.00	$74.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$403.00	$92.23
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	11	11	$671.00	$58.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	56	41	$1991.00	$92.71
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	47	21	$945.00	$88.07
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	37	36	$195.00	$21.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	28	$271.00	$75.82
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	24	23	$671.00	$59.87
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	23	15	$267.00	$32.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$403.00	$93.74
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	22	21	$663.00	$62.38
38222 Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis	19	19	$869.00	$64.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	59	42	$2092.24	$96.36
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	49	30	$267.00	$32.10
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	32	20	$945.00	$83.99
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function	23	22	$195.00	$22.19
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	20	19	$663.00	$61.48
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	16	16	$671.00	$60.81
38222 Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis	16	16	$869.00	$65.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$403.00	$93.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	34	30	$1024.03	$98.98
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	31	14	$260.81	$33.82
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	27	16	$466.48	$92.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	14	13	$475.00	$97.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	71	27	$75.00	$32.92
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	29	12	$265.00	$92.59
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	24	19	$475.00	$95.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	107	48	$75.00	$32.76
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	41	14	$265.00	$91.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	27	$125.00	$59.81
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	33	26	$475.00	$96.03
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	19	$90.00	$35.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$125.00	$88.63
77003 Fluoroscopic guidance for spine or back muscle injection	14	12	$71.00	$25.08
62270 Spinal tap for diagnosis	14	12	$135.00	$66.21
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	11	11	$60.00	$16.37

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License PA MA051064

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

07822620 (PA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Highmark Bc Bs

1956773 (PA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Cambria Somerset Radiology And Nuclear Medicine Group Inc

1086 Franklin St, Johnstown, PA 159054305

Phone: 8145367226