Matthew W Schoolfield, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Also practices: CARDIAC SURGERY, SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
Patients across ID can see Matthew W Schoolfield, MD in person in Boise or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota graduate since 2002, he brings 24+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.32/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 25% of MIPS-scored doctors in Idaho
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4979dNPPES updated 2012-09-17 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202383.32/100
Idaho avg: 84.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
38
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePercentile rankings compared against 179 reporting peers in Idaho.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+32%) — 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
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.1k received from industry
9 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate 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 2018, attributed to Matthew W Schoolfield's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota
24 years in practice
Experienced
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota (Class of 2002)
Mailing address
190 E Bannock St, Boise, ID 83712-6241
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Matthew W Schoolfield
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Matthew W Schoolfield for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Boise 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 W Schoolfield
Dr. Schoolfield is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boise, ID. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (208) 345-6545.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Matthew W Schoolfield
Practice Location
333 N 1st St Suite 280, Boise, ID 83702-6100
Mailing Address
190 E Bannock St, Boise, ID 83712-6241
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