2026 NPPES data Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician NPI 1932175866 M.D.
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MATTHEW VREES, M.D.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. 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
306
Medicare Part D claims · 89 beneficiaries · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician avg: 196
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$7.6K
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MATTHEW VREES, M.D. is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 306 claims across 89 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $7.6K across 16 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MATTHEW VREES, M.D. filed 306 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MATTHEW VREES, 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 VREES, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/28/2006

NPI 1932175866

Primary specialty

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician

Niche

1,608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

306 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 196

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Rhode Island

1. Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Rhode Island

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Colon & Rectal Surgery 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 VREES, M.D. is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider practicing in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1932175866. 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 VREES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 208 COLLYER ST STE 301A, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02904, with a listed phone of (401) 725-4888. NPI 1932175866 was issued on 02/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VREES 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 306 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 89 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $485K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.8%. 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.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,608 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 196 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

208 COLLYER ST STE 301A
PROVIDENCE, RI 02904

Provider Details

NPI 1932175866
Specialty Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/28/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MATTHEW VREES, 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.

RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
★★★★☆ 4/5
PROVIDENCE, RI
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 410007
LIFESPAN PHYSICIAN GROUP INC
PROVIDENCE, RI
UNIVERSITY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
PROVIDENCE, RI

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for MATTHEW VREES, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$7.6K

Largest payer

INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MATTHEW VREES, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 306 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

306
Total Claims
$485K
Total Drug Cost
89
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
312
Total Day Supply
2,297
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$481K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
24 (7.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
109

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 48, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

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 Hcl
56
Gabapentin
55
Metronidazole
55
Neomycin Sulfate
53
Loperamide
Loperamide Hcl
27
Oxycodone Hcl
22

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

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Overview

How MATTHEW VREES, M.D. fits within the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,608
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in US
50
States with Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
196
Avg Claims per Provider

MATTHEW VREES, M.D.'s 306 claims are above the specialty average of 196.

Nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in Rhode Island

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as VREES.

Compare Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATTHEW VREES, M.D.'s specialty?
MATTHEW VREES, M.D. specializes in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician and practices in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MATTHEW VREES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MATTHEW VREES, M.D. wrote 306 Medicare Part D claims totaling $485K in drug costs for 89 beneficiaries.
Where is MATTHEW VREES, M.D. located?
MATTHEW VREES, M.D. is located at 208 COLLYER ST STE 301A, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02904. Phone: (401) 725-4888.
What is MATTHEW VREES, M.D.'s NPI number?
MATTHEW VREES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932175866, issued on 02/28/2006.
Does MATTHEW VREES, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MATTHEW VREES, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $481K in brand drug costs.
Does MATTHEW VREES, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MATTHEW VREES, M.D. had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.8%.
How many Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,608 Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider writes 196 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MATTHEW VREES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MATTHEW VREES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Hcl, Gabapentin, Metronidazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MATTHEW VREES, M.D. accept Medicare?
MATTHEW VREES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 306 Part D claims and 89 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MATTHEW VREES, M.D.'s credentials?
MATTHEW VREES, M.D.'s NPI is 1932175866 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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