Matthew Hammond, MD
Matthew Hammond is an Ophthalmology specialist based in Mesa, AZ with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 26 years in ophthalmology, Matthew Hammond, MD is a long-established ophthalmologist in Mesa. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.82/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 97% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2216dNPPES updated 2020-04-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 97% of doctors in Arizona on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202397.82/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.2 pts)
Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in ArizonaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better50.6%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-32.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
333
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
219
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
522
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $45k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$143 received from industry
6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Matthew Hammond's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Board certified · Apr 27, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Taxonomy: 207W00000X
Education & Training
George Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 2000)
Mailing address
220 S 63rd St, Mesa, AZ 85206-1619
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100022
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Ophthalmology Care With Matthew Hammond
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Matthew Hammond for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Mesa 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 Hammond
Dr. Hammond is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Mesa, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (480) 561-6000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1500 S Dobson Rd Ste 313, Mesa, AZ 85202-4752
Mailing Address
220 S 63rd St, Mesa, AZ 85206-1619
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