Dr. Matthew R. Kappus, MD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 539
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 249
- Part D claims, 2024
- 1,306
- Hospital affiliations
- 1
- Industry payments
- $3,255
- Practice address
- 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
- Practice phone
- Call (919) 684-8111
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
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Dr. Matthew R. Kappus is a gastroenterologist in Durham, North Carolina
Dr. Kappus practices at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, part of Duke University.
Dr. Kappus' NPI, 1235365297, was assigned on June 4, 2009. Dr. Kappus graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 2009. Dr. Kappus holds North Carolina license 188798.
- NPI
- 1235365297NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 0648428953
- NPI enumeration date
- June 4, 2009
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Offers telehealth
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (919) 684-8111
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 43
- Medical school graduation
- 2009
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Matthew R. Kappus practices at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina
Dr. Kappus' primary practice is Duke University Hospital, at 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705 in Durham County. The practice phone is (919) 684-8111.
- Duke University Hospital2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705 · Durham CountyPhone(919) 684-8111
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Matthew R. Kappus is affiliated with 1 site of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Kappus' primary practice is Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, part of Duke University. The medical group on file is Legacy Healthcare Services. Dmand AI also links Dr. Kappus to 1 more medical group, named with a free account.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Matthew R. Kappus' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Kappus practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Duke University Hospital | Available with a free account |
| +1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Matthew R. Kappus is one of 590 gastroenterologists in North Carolina
Gastroenterology is Dr. Kappus' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207RG0100X. Dr. Kappus is licensed in North Carolina.
Specialties and state licenses
- Gastroenterology, North CarolinaPrimary
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Matthew R. Kappus billed Medicare for 539 services in 2024
CMS data shows 539 Medicare services from Dr. Kappus across 12 procedure codes in 2024, for 249 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $36,897 for them.
Dr. Kappus' Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 3472024: 3363%
- Other services
- 2023: 172024: 160841%
- Surgery
- 2023: 442024: 432%
Where Dr. Kappus' Medicare services took place, 2024
- In an office12824%
- In a facility41176%
Dr. Kappus compared with the North Carolina median for gastroenterologists, 2024
- Dr. Kappus
- North Carolina median
- Medicare services
- 539vs 43823% above
- Medicare patients
- 249vs 2687% below
- Part D claims
- 1,093vs 4022.7 times
Medians across 567 gastroenterologists in North Carolina with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Kappus' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Matthew R. Kappus treated 249 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 69
CMS counts 249 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Kappus in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 122 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 70% have high cholesterol. 11% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 2.38, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Kappus' median patient age at 68, with 48% women.
Dr. Kappus' Medicare patients by age, 2024
Dr. Kappus' Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women13554%
- Men11446%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Kappus' Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol70%
- Diabetes50%
- Arthritis46%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
- Mood disorders36%
- Depression35%
- Anxiety31%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Kappus' patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 68
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women48%
- Men51%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Matthew R. Kappus wrote 1,306 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Kappus wrote 1,306 Medicare Part D claims for 241 patients. 80% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 1,093 of them, across 26 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $409,226 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 894 claims across 25 drugs.
Dr. Kappus' Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic1,039 claims80%
- Brand-name and other267 claims20%
Dr. Kappus' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Kappus' Part D claims, 2024
- Antibiotics7%96 of 1,306 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 8942024: 1,09322%
Drugs named by CMS: 26 in 2024, 25 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Matthew R. Kappus ranks in the 46th percentile for colonoscopy in Medicare
Dr. Kappus accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS lists Dr. Kappus as offering telehealth. CMS counts 17 procedures of colonoscopy by Dr. Kappus, more than 46% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Offers telehealth
- Yes
Where Dr. Kappus ranks in Medicare procedure volume
- Colonoscopy
- 46th percentile17 procedures
- Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux
- 46th percentile15 procedures
CMS ranks each clinician against every clinician it reports for the same procedure category.
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
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Dr. Matthew R. Kappus received $3,255 in industry payments in 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 2 general payments to Dr. Kappus from 1 drug or device company in 2025. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 95% of the total. Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. paid the most, $3,255. It also lists 1 research payment totaling $54 in 2023.
General payments to Dr. Kappus by kind, 2025 to 2025
- Consulting fees$3,10595%
- Food and beverage$1505%
Companies that paid Dr. Kappus the most, 2025 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Matthew R. Kappus graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Dr. Kappus graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 2009.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Matthew R. Kappus's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Matthew R. Kappus' NPI number?
Dr. Matthew R. Kappus' NPI number is 1235365297. It was assigned on June 4, 2009, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Matthew R. Kappus?
Dr. Matthew R. Kappus is a gastroenterologist in Durham, North Carolina. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Gastroenterology Physician (taxonomy code 207RG0100X).
Where does Dr. Matthew R. Kappus practice?
Dr. Kappus practices at 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705. Dr. Kappus' primary practice is Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, part of Duke University. Dmand AI also links Dr. Kappus to 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Matthew R. Kappus' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Kappus is (919) 684-8111.
What is Dr. Matthew R. Kappus' medical license number?
Dr. Kappus holds North Carolina license 188798.
Which hospitals is Dr. Matthew R. Kappus affiliated with?
Dr. Kappus practices at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina.
What medical group is Dr. Matthew R. Kappus part of?
Dr. Kappus is linked to Legacy Healthcare Services. Dmand AI links Dr. Kappus to 1 more medical group.
Does Dr. Matthew R. Kappus accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Kappus billed Medicare for 539 services in 2024, and Dr. Kappus accepts Medicare assignment.
Does Dr. Matthew R. Kappus offer telehealth?
Yes. The CMS Doctors and Clinicians file lists Dr. Kappus as offering telehealth services.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Matthew R. Kappus see?
CMS counts 249 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Kappus in 2024, with an average age of 69.
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What services does Dr. Matthew R. Kappus bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Kappus' most billed Medicare services were medicare service (G2211), office visit, established patient (99214) and office visit, established patient (99215).
Where did Dr. Matthew R. Kappus go to medical school?
Dr. Kappus graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 2009.
What drugs does Dr. Matthew R. Kappus prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kappus' most prescribed drugs by claims were Spironolactone, Ursodiol and Furosemide.
Has Dr. Matthew R. Kappus received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $3,255 in general payments to Dr. Kappus from 1 company from 2025 to 2025. The largest total came from Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
How long has Dr. Matthew R. Kappus been practicing?
Dr. Kappus graduated from medical school in 2009, 17 years ago.
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