Gustavo E. I. Matheus, a Partner in the firm’s Health Care practice group, has over 25 years of experience advocating and advising on health care reimbursement statutes, regulations, case law, contract interpretation and enforcement, and revenue cycle processes. Mr. Matheus represents providers of health care services in areas relating to reimbursement and claims denials, managed care, Medicare, Medicaid, network participation and credentialing, revenue cycle and medical records and privacy. His clientele encompasses a diverse range of entities, including single-clinician practices, multi-physician groups, nursing home facilities, hospital systems, and allied health care practitioners.

Before joining the firm, Mr. Matheus practiced at a civil litigation law firm in Maryland. In this role, he counseled health care institutions and organizations through revenue cycle denials management, contracts, claims settlements and negotiation, guardianship matters, arbitration and litigation, technical and clinical appeals, regulatory compliance, and administrative hearings. Mr. Matheus is also an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated lawyer, the highest rating given by Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and ethical standards.

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Matheus is actively involved in education, contributing his wealth of knowledge to students in undergraduate programs, law schools and medical institutions. His dedication to teaching health law topics underscores his commitment to the development and dissemination of legal insights within the broader health care community.

Honors/Awards

  • AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell

Published Works

  • Payer-Provider Agreements: Maximizing Reimbursement and Minimizing Denials in Value-Based Contracts, Strafford CLE services. February 2019. Remote presentation.
  • Legislative Updates, American Association of Healthcare Account Administrative Management, Maryland Chapter. 2019, 2021, 2022. In-person presentation.

Previous Experience

  • Anderson & Quinn, LLC, Partner (2016-2023)
  • Gustavo Matheus, ESQ., LLC, Founder and Managing Partner (1998-2015)
Gustavo E. I. Matheus, Partner

Education

  • J.D., McGeorge School of Law (1996)
  • B.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County (1990)

Bar/Court Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland
  • Virginia
  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Languages

  • Spanish

Professional Memberships / Affiliations

  • American Association of Healthcare Account Management, Member
  • Health Finance Management Association
  • State of Maryland Bar Association, Health Law Section
  • Leadership Montgomery, Board Member (2021-present)
  • University of Maryland Baltimore County Alumni Association, Alumni Distinguished Service (2009)
  • Catholic Business Network of Montgomery County, Board Member