Quick answers
- Does Elijah H. Mitcham accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elijah H. Mitcham 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 Elijah H. Mitcham see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 635 Original Medicare patients and 63,124 services for Elijah H. Mitcham. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elijah H. Mitcham's NPI number?
- 1518329952. 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 Elijah H. Mitcham, 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 | 635 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 63,124 |
| Different services or procedures | 83 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)12,480 services
- Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)6,075 services
- Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (J1745)5,500 services
- Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)5,475 services
- Injection, rituximab, 10 mg (J9312)1,630 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%
- Osteoporosis46%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
Hospitals where Elijah H. Mitcham works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elijah H. Mitcham 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.
- Athens Limestone HospitalAthens, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010079
- Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur CampusDecatur, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010085
- Helen Keller HospitalSheffield, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010019
- Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010039
- Marshall Medical CentersBoaz, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010005
Practice locations
Addresses where Elijah H. Mitcham is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1120 S Jackson Hwy, Suite 205Sheffield, AL 35660 (256) 767‑6263
- 4606 Bellewood Dr SEHuntsville, AL 35802 (256) 551‑6510
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elijah H. Mitcham as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rheumatology Associates of North Alabama, PC10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Sheffield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sheffield, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rheumatology Associates of North Alabama, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Virginia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2022 (4 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518329952 |
| 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