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Cardiac Electrophysiology

Hugh T. McElderry Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Sheffield, AL · Florence, AL · Birmingham, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Hugh T. McElderry Jr., MD is a cardiac electrophysiologist at 1701 Veterans Dr, Florence, AL 35630. Phone: (256) 629-1000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Hugh T. McElderry Jr. had 682 Original Medicare patients and 2,958 services. NPI 1174552004. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Cardiac electrophysiologist (Medicare lists Cardiac Electrophysiology)
  • Address: 1701 Veterans Dr, Florence, AL 35630 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (256) 629‑1000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Helen Keller Hospital, North Alabama Medical Center, University of Alabama Hospital
  • Group practice: University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine · graduated 1997 (29 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Hugh T. McElderry Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Hugh T. McElderry Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hugh T. McElderry Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Hugh T. McElderry Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 682 Original Medicare patients and 2,958 services for Hugh T. McElderry Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Hugh T. McElderry Jr.'s NPI number?
1174552004. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Hugh T. McElderry Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients682
Services billed to Medicare2,958
Different services or procedures66
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)607 services
  2. Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)405 services
  3. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)297 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)280 services
  5. Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93295)202 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Atrial fibrillation75%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Ischemic heart disease52%
  • Heart failure47%

Hospitals where Hugh T. McElderry Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hugh T. McElderry Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Helen Keller HospitalSheffield, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010019
  • North Alabama Medical CenterFlorence, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010006
  • University of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010033

Practice locations

Addresses where Hugh T. McElderry Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Hugh T. McElderry Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC2,814 clinicians in the group
  • Ecm Health Group LLC140 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiac electrophysiologists in Alabama

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of South Carolina School Of Medicine
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1174552004
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians