Matthew Woods
Matthew Woods is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Mobile, AL, registered under NPI 1003351941. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Mobile, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 20, 2026. Parking is available about 0.44 mi away at Parking Garage. The nearest transit stop is 562 ft away, served by Springhill WB at Silverwood. A pharmacy sits 0.28 mi from the entrance (Walgreens), which helps if you leave with a prescription.
Getting here and what is nearby
Transit Springhill EB at Margaret St 142 ft ~1 min
Transit Springhill EB at N Carlen St 185 ft ~1 min
Parking 545 ft ~3 min
Transit Springhill WB at Silverwood 562 ft ~3 min
Parking 976 ft ~4 min
Restaurant Dunkin' 0.24 mi ~5 min
Pharmacy Walgreens 0.28 mi ~6 min
1731 Springhill Avenue, Mobile 36604
Restaurant Dew Drop Inn 0.29 mi ~6 min
1808 Old Shell Road, Mobile 36607
Restaurant Toasted Yolk 0.41 mi ~9 min
2066 Old Shell Road, Mobile 36607
Gas station BP 0.44 mi ~9 min
Parking Parking Garage 0.44 mi ~9 min
3 Mobile Infirmary Circle
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| 51382 | AL | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular… primary |
This provider holds licence 51382 issued in AL. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery
- PAC ID
- 2062927254
- Enrollment ID
- I20250716001717
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
What Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) covers
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 208G00000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208G00000X | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician | 51382 | AL | primary |
| 390200000X | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | — | — |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003351941 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Jan 2, 2017 |
| Last updated | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Gender | Male |
| Practice address |
1855 SPRING HILL AVE Mobile, AL 36607 (251) 471-3544 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 8 |
Sum = 59 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 1 · actual last digit = 1
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.