2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1790946002 M.D.
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MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
418
Medicare Part D claims · 236 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
What the federal data reveals: MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 418 claims across 236 beneficiaries .

What stands out: MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D. filed 418 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/19/2008

NPI 1790946002

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

418 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Utah

1. Emergency Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medicine Physician share within Utah

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Emergency Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Emergency Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider practicing in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1790946002. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 30 N 1900 E # 1C026, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84132, with a listed phone of (801) 581-2730. NPI 1790946002 was issued on 06/19/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ASHTON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 418 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 236 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.5%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

30 N 1900 E # 1C026
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132

Provider Details

NPI 1790946002
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/19/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

GOLDEN HEART EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS INC
FAIRBANKS, AK
IHC HEALTH SERVICES INC
SANDY, UT
UTAH EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS
SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

418
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
236
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
421
Total Day Supply
3,570
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
69 (16.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
98

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.69
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 99, 75-84: 71, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
68
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
38
Cephalexin
37
Prednisone
28
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
19
Diazepam
16
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
15
Doxycycline Monohydrate
12
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D.'s 418 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Utah

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ASHTON.

Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D.'s specialty?
MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D. wrote 418 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 236 beneficiaries.
Where is MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D. located?
MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D. is located at 30 N 1900 E # 1C026, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84132. Phone: (801) 581-2730.
What is MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D.'s NPI number?
MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790946002, issued on 06/19/2008.
Does MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D. had 69 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.5%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Odt, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D. accept Medicare?
MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 418 Part D claims and 236 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D.'s credentials?
MATTHEW ASHTON, M.D.'s NPI is 1790946002 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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