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Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD

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(Dr. Matthew Recko, MD)

(111 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Ophthalmology

Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine (2010)

Professional interests include: newborn care

1815 S 31ST STREET
TEMPLE, TX 76504

(254) 724-3937

Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD is a pediatric ophthalmologist in TEMPLE, TX specializing in pediatric ophthalmology. He graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD is affiliated with Scott & White Clinic, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest, Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple.

Office Locations

1815 S 31ST STREET
TEMPLE, TX 76504

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

In 2023, Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, and lens replacement surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

simple cataract surgery

In 2023, Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD had a list price for simple cataract surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	12
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	11
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	59
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in TEMPLE, TX during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	71
eye procedures	34

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in TEMPLE, TX during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	79
eye procedures	24

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	47
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in TEMPLE, TX were eye procedures.

doctor visit	75
eye procedures	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	25

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	35
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	17

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	2
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2010. He completed residency at Scott and White Healthcare. He is certified by the Ophthalmology- American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine (2010)

Residency: Scott and White Healthcare (2014)

Board Certification: Ophthalmology- American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scott & White Clinic

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest

Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Humana HMO, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, TRICARE Extra, TRICARE, Blue California, Aetna Select, Aetna HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, CIGNA Choice Fund, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Aetna Choice POS II, BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan, WellCare, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Railroad Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna Managed Choice, Guardian, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, Humana PPO, Humana ChoiceCare Network, CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network, Superior Health Plan, Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna-Health Network Option, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Extended PPO, DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace, FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network, Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx, Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier, Aetna-Open Access Select, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, FirstCare Health Plans-FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network, Aetna-Health Network Only, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare Select Plus

United Healthcare Select

United Healthcare Choice Plus

Humana HMO

United Healthcare Choice

Blue Choice

Aetna QPOS

TRICARE Prime

Aetna Open Choice PPO

TRICARE Extra

TRICARE

Blue California

Aetna Select

Aetna HMO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

CIGNA Choice Fund

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

CIGNA Open Access Plus

Aetna Choice POS II

BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan

WellCare

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

United Healthcare

United Healthcare Navigate

Railroad Medicare

Medicaid

Aetna Managed Choice

Guardian

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Navigate Plus

Humana PPO

Humana ChoiceCare Network

CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network

Superior Health Plan

Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators

Aetna-Health Network Option

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Extended PPO

DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO

Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace

FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network

Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx

Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier

Aetna-Open Access Select

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)

Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family

FirstCare Health Plans-FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network

Aetna-Health Network Only

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 111 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in TEMPLE, TX.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-22

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Matthew Recko is wonderful, he listened well, clearly shared our treatment plan, and did it all with gentleness and efficiency.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-25

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Even though its been a few years he remembered my sons situation. And was able to convey the procedure to my 8 year old.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-06

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Really enjoyed seeing him. He was professional, answered all my questions, and was considerate of my child.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-29

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Quick and communication was phenomenal! He was able to answer any/all questions I had!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He was helpful and took time to answer questions.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$178 AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL $65	Centurion $42	CLAREON $41	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $30
Coopervision Inc.	$78 Clariti Contact Lens $78
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$45 Centurion $45
RxSight Inc	$13 LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) $13
Retrophin, Inc.	$9 (820) Cholbam $9

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$322

Biography

Dr. Matthew Recko's area of specialization is pediatric ophthalmology. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include newborn care. Dr. Recko appears to be in-network for United Healthcare Navigate, Blue California, Humana ChoiceCare Network, and more. He attended Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at Scott and White Healthcare for residency. Dr. Recko is professionally affiliated with Scott & White Clinic and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest. He has an open panel in Temple, TX according to Doctor.com.

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2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD in 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Scott Recko, MD From 2019 - 2023

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