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Critical Care (Intensivists)

Kiyoshi Scissum, MD

Works at hospitals in Huntsville, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Kiyoshi Scissum, MD is a critical care doctor at 101 Sivley Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801. Phone: (256) 265-1000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kiyoshi Scissum had 169 Original Medicare patients and 406 services. NPI 1407383581. 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: Critical care doctor (Medicare lists Critical Care (Intensivists))
  • Address: 101 Sivley Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (256) 265‑1000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Huntsville Hospital
  • Group practice: HH Physicians Network
  • Medical school: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine · graduated 2017 (9 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kiyoshi Scissum, 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 Kiyoshi Scissum accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kiyoshi Scissum 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 Kiyoshi Scissum see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 169 Original Medicare patients and 406 services for Kiyoshi Scissum. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kiyoshi Scissum's NPI number?
1407383581. 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 Kiyoshi Scissum, 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 patients169
Services billed to Medicare406
Different services or procedures20
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)134 services
  2. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)92 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)42 services
  4. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)38 services
  5. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)37 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%
  • Diabetes56%
  • Ischemic heart disease50%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Atrial fibrillation48%

Hospitals where Kiyoshi Scissum works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kiyoshi Scissum 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 Kiyoshi Scissum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kiyoshi Scissum as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • HH Physicians Network108 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other critical care doctors in Huntsville

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

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Other clinicians in HH Physicians Network

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of South Alabama College Of Medicine
Graduation year2017 (9 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1407383581
CorrectionsReport 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

  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