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Otolaryngology

Michael J. Latshaw, MD

Works at hospitals in Bessemer, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Michael J. Latshaw, MD is an ENT doctor at 833 St Vincents Dr, Suite 402, Birmingham, AL 35205. Phone: (205) 212-3540. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Michael J. Latshaw had 239 Original Medicare patients and 1,004 services. NPI 1558622191. 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: ENT doctor (Medicare lists Otolaryngology)
  • Address: 833 St Vincents Dr, Suite 402, Birmingham, AL 35205 · Directions
  • Phone: (205) 212‑3540
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System
  • Group practice: Ent Associates of Alabama PC
  • Medical school: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine · graduated 2012 (14 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Michael J. Latshaw, 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 Michael J. Latshaw accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael J. Latshaw 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 J. Latshaw see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 239 Original Medicare patients and 1,004 services for Michael J. Latshaw. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Michael J. Latshaw's NPI number?
1558622191. 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 J. Latshaw, 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 patients239
Services billed to Medicare1,004
Different services or procedures67
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)118 services
  2. Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)92 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)78 services
  4. Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)75 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)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%
  • Arthritis61%
  • Diabetes36%
  • Chronic kidney disease31%
  • Anxiety29%

Hospitals where Michael J. Latshaw works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Michael J. Latshaw as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Ent Associates of Alabama PC43 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ENT doctors in Birmingham

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

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Other clinicians in Ent Associates of Alabama PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1558622191
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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