Matthew Givens, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Matthew Givens is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Seattle, WA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across WA can see Matthew Givens, MD in person in Seattle or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver (class of 2018), he has been practicing for over 8 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.09/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 39% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1331dNPPES updated 2022-09-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Washington, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.09/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in WashingtonHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better48.97%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+43.9 pts)
48.97% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.6%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
95
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
33
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
145
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $8k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2018
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver
Board certified · Sep 29, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
An emergency medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207PH0002X
Education & Training
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver (Class of 2018)
Mailing address
Po Box 50095, Seattle, WA 98145-5095
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Matthew Givens
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Matthew Givens for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Seattle required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Matthew Givens
Dr. Givens is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Seattle, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 520-5000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Matthew Givens
Practice Location
825 Eastlake Ave., Seattle, WA 98109-1023
Mailing Address
Po Box 50095, Seattle, WA 98145-5095
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