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Active NPI 1598261463 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Matthew Lee Arffa , MD

Dermatology • Smithville, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Matthew Arffa, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Smithville, TX. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since graduating from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 2018, Dr. Arffa delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1501 DOROTHY NICHOLS LN UNIT B.

Dr. Arffa is affiliated with Austin Skin Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1501 Dorothy Nichols Ln Unit B

Smithville, TX 789571738

Telephone 7377277546
Fax 5122659621
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Austin Skin Pllc Facility NPI 1598302721

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Smithville, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 8.0 Yrs
State Avg: 20.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Smithville, TX (1210 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
43.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Arffa (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Smithville Specialty Average (8.0 Years) 8.0 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
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks
123 96 $989.91 $533.44
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
109 28 $8.68 $6.98
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
55 38 $596.83 $391.52
13121 Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of scalp, arms, and/or legs
51 45 $615.72 $303.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
49 40 $152.12 $133.36
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm
49 43 $683.55 $233.30
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
44 43 $133.18 $87.62
17000 Destruction of skin growth
39 35 $84.70 $47.66
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
27 17 $67.22 $50.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
25 25 $112.41 $93.13
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths
23 23 $141.02 $120.19
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
20 18 $340.10 $117.60
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks
17 16 $933.38 $594.54
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
14 14 $212.36 $168.88
14060 Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less
12 11 $1122.81 $736.56
11603 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm
11 11 $410.54 $134.66

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-07-08
Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License TX T9054

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Dermatology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License CA 177564

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Austin Skin Pllc

1501 Dorothy Nichols Ln, Smithville, TX 789571738

Phone: 7377277546

Secondary Practice Locations

15601 St Hwy 71 W

Austin, TX 787382821

Phone: 5128867546

1920 Corporate Dr Ste B208

San Marcos, TX 786666284

Phone: 7377277546

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1669625612

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

14 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2024

Registered at 1501 DOROTHY NICHOLS LN UNIT B, SMITHVILLE, TX 789571738 (Tel: 7377277546)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2024

Registered at 1501 DOROTHY NICHOLS LN UNIT B, SMITHVILLE, TX 789571738 (Tel: 7377277546)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2024

Dermatology (License #T9054 in TX)

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Updated Practice Location June 30, 2022

Registered at 1301 20TH ST STE 570, SANTA MONICA, CA 904042118 (Tel: 1310315017)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 30, 2022

Registered at 1301 20TH ST STE 570, SANTA MONICA, CA 904042118 (Tel: 1310315017)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 30, 2022

Dermatology (License #177564 in CA)

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Updated Practice Location June 05, 2019

Registered at 1400 N I-35, SUITE C2.470, AUSTIN, TX 78701 (Tel: 5124955650)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 05, 2019

Recorded as MATTHEW ARFFA, MD

NPI Profile Active April 01, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location April 01, 2018

Registered at 3722 HARLEM AVE STE LL34, RIVERSIDE, IL 605462320 (Tel: 7087836566)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 01, 2018

Registered at 3249 OAK PARK AVE, BERWYN, IL 604023429 (Tel: 7087833400)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 01, 2018

Recorded as MATTHEW ARFFA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 01, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 01, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598261463
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 01, 2018
Last Update: July 08, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1501 Dorothy Nichols Ln Unit B

Smithville, TX 789571738

Phone: 7377277546

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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