Nicole Matar, MD
Nicole Matar is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiology specialist based in Stamford, CT with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY
Nicole Matar, MD has been part of the Stamford medical community since 2016 in independent practice. She graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine in 2016 and has 10+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 98.67/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Federal MIPS score higher than 98% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1 Blachley Rd, Stamford, CT 06902-0002
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 98% of doctors in Connecticut on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202398.67/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.1 pts)
Top 2% of MIPS-scored doctors in ConnecticutHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better38.43%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+33.3 pts)
38.43% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.6%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.8 pts)
Better than 89% of reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
276
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
471
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,441
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $84k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — 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 (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$32 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Nicole Matar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2016
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Board certified · Apr 8, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
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
George Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 2016)
Mailing address
Po Box 626, Great River, NY 11739-0626
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450653
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pain Medicine Care With Nicole Matar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nicole Matar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Stamford 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 Nicole Matar
Dr. Matar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Stamford, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 705-0948.
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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Contact Nicole Matar
Practice Location
1 Blachley Rd, Stamford, CT 06902-0002
Mailing Address
Po Box 626, Great River, NY 11739-0626
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