Shoba Mathews, MD

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

Shoba Mathews is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Waldorf, MD with over 49 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(301) 855-1302Waldorf, MD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Shoba Mathews, MD has been part of the Waldorf medical community since 2006 in group practice. She has been in practice for 49+ years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 20% of reporting doctors in Maryland
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 174 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in MDSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Waldorf49+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians

Contact & Location

Practice Location

#7 Post Office Rd, Waldorf, MD 20604-0628

Fax: (301) 855-9115
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.58%

Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.5 pts)

3.58% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

35

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

22

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

335

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $5k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+11%)60%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+6%)40%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$565 received from industry

18 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Shoba Mathews's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 49 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.

Taxonomy: 2084N0400X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 628, Waldorf, MD 20604-0628

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Shoba Mathews

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Shoba Mathews for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Waldorf 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 Shoba Mathews

NPI records show Dr. Mathews as active with telehealth listed in Waldorf, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 855-1302.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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