Quick answers
- Does Michael H. Sifford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael H. Sifford 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 Michael H. Sifford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 781 Original Medicare patients and 1,143 services for Michael H. Sifford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michael H. Sifford's NPI number?
- 1538243720. 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 Michael H. Sifford, 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 | 781 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,143 |
| Different services or procedures | 56 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)188 services
- Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43235)152 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)102 services
- Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45378)68 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)61 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%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes40%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Anxiety35%
Hospitals where Michael H. Sifford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael H. Sifford 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.
- Arkansas Methodist Medical CenterParagould, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040039
- Great River Medical CenterBlytheville, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040069
- St Bernards Medical CenterJonesboro, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040020
Practice locations
Addresses where Michael H. Sifford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1007 E Matthews AveJonesboro, AR 72401 (870) 336‑0472
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michael H. Sifford as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Bernards Physician Clinics Inc217 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Jonesboro
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jonesboro, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Bernards Physician Clinics Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538243720 |
| 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