Quick answers
- Does Matthew B. Herndon accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Matthew B. Herndon 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 Matthew B. Herndon see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 79 Original Medicare patients and 470 services for Matthew B. Herndon. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Matthew B. Herndon's NPI number?
- 1235198417. 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 Matthew B. Herndon, 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 patients | 79 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 470 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope (29823)32 services
- Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope (29824)31 services
- Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope (29826)31 services
- Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope (29827)30 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)17 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Anxiety28%
- Depression25%
Hospitals where Matthew B. Herndon works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Matthew B. Herndon 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.
- Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010039
Practice locations
Addresses where Matthew B. Herndon is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 927 Franklin St SEHuntsville, AL 35801 (256) 539‑2728
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Matthew B. Herndon as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- HH Health System - The Orthopaedic Center LLC173 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Huntsville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Huntsville, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in HH Health System - The Orthopaedic Center LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235198417 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians