O L Matthews, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
O L Matthews is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Southfield, MI with over 50 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)
O L Matthews, MD has been part of the Southfield medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1976 and has 50+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, heart failure, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 70% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
29201 Telegraph Rd Ste 400, Southfield, MI 48034-7647
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better9.48%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)
9.48% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.9%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)
Better than 70% of reporting doctors in MichiganHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
78
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
194
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,548
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $313k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
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, Heart Failure, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
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
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+53%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — 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 (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$66 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to O L Matthews's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1976
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Board certified · Oct 19, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
50 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 1976)
Mailing address
Po Box 250581, Franklin, MI 48025-0581
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With O L Matthews
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with O L Matthews for blood pressure monitoring, heart failure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Southfield 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 O L Matthews
NPI records show Dr. Matthews as active with telehealth listed in Southfield, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (248) 949-9888.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact O L Matthews
Practice Location
29201 Telegraph Rd Ste 400, Southfield, MI 48034-7647
Mailing Address
Po Box 250581, Franklin, MI 48025-0581
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