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General Surgery

Matthew L. Figh, MD

Works at hospitals in Decatur, AL · Huntsville, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Matthew L. Figh, MD is a general surgeon at 1405 7th St SE, Decatur, AL 35601. Phone: (256) 355-6414. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Matthew L. Figh had 453 Original Medicare patients and 1,010 services. NPI 1366686107. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Matthew L. Figh, 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 Matthew L. Figh accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Matthew L. Figh 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 L. Figh see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 453 Original Medicare patients and 1,010 services for Matthew L. Figh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Matthew L. Figh's NPI number?
1366686107. 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 L. Figh, 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 patients453
Services billed to Medicare1,010
Different services or procedures93
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)160 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)130 services
  3. Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)81 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)78 services
  5. Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)75 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%
  • Arthritis59%
  • Diabetes43%
  • Ischemic heart disease42%
  • Chronic kidney disease42%

Hospitals where Matthew L. Figh works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Matthew L. Figh 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Matthew L. Figh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Matthew L. Figh as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Surgical Associates of N Alabama5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Decatur

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Decatur, AL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Surgical Associates of N Alabama

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1366686107
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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