Richard Matza, M.D.
Richard Matza is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Waterbury, CT with over 54 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CT can see Richard Matza, M.D. in person in Waterbury or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine (class of 1972), he has been practicing for over 54 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 95% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6219dNPPES updated 2009-05-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better47.08%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+42 pts)
47.08% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.9%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.1 pts)
Top 5% of reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
113
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
272
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,223
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $140k
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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
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
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$158 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 Richard Matza's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1972
Georgetown University School of Medicine
54 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Taxonomy: 207X00000X
Education & Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 1972)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450662
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Richard Matza
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Matza for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Waterbury 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 Richard Matza
Dr. Matza is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Waterbury, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 755-5555.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1389 W Main St Suite 123, Waterbury, CT 06708-3104
Mailing Address
1389 W Main St Suite 123, Waterbury, CT 06708-3104
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