Matthew R Peterson, MD

Pain Medicine Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology

Matthew R Peterson is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiology specialist based in Bellingham, WA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(360) 752-0518Bellingham, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 28 years in anesthesiology, Matthew R Peterson, MD is a long-established pain medicine anesthesiology specialist in Bellingham. A University of North Dakota School of Medicine graduate since 1998, he brings 28+ years of experience. An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant. CMS MIPS quality score: 77.53/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 8% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 30 Anesthesiology providers in WASee all Anesthesiology in Bellingham28+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 3376dNPPES updated 2017-02-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4029 Northwest Ave Ste 301, Bellingham, WA 98226-9077

Fax: (360) 676-2896
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

77.53/100

Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Prescriptions Written

13

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $439

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.

Industry Payment Transparency

$200 received from industry

7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 R Peterson's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1998

    University of North Dakota School of Medicine

  2. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

AnesthesiologyPain Medicine in BellinghamAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Taxonomy: 207LP2900X

Education & Training

University of North Dakota School of Medicine (Class of 1998)

Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Matthew R Peterson

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Matthew R Peterson for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Bellingham 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 R Peterson

NPI records show Dr. Peterson as active with telehealth listed in Bellingham, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (360) 752-0518.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.

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