Matthew James Sheldon, MD
Matthew James Sheldon, MD specializes in urology, serving patients in Orchard Park, NY in group practice. A State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine graduate since 2009, he brings 17+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75.76/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 19% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 52% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 11% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2287dNPPES updated 2020-01-31 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375.76/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.13%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2 pts)
3.13% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.1%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
745
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
782
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,872
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $311k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$719 received from industry
39 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Matthew James Sheldon's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo
Board certified · Jan 30, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
17 years in practice
Experienced
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 2009)
Mailing address
25 Crossroads Dr Ste 306, Owings Mills, MD 21117-5437
Differs from practice location
Virtual Urology Care With Matthew James Sheldon
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Matthew James Sheldon for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Orchard Park 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 James Sheldon
NPI records show Dr. Sheldon as active with telehealth listed in Orchard Park, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (716) 677-2273.
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
500 Sterling Dr, Orchard Park, NY 14127-1573
Mailing Address
25 Crossroads Dr Ste 306, Owings Mills, MD 21117-5437
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