Quick answers
- Does Matthew L. Safley accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Matthew L. Safley 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. Safley see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,615 Original Medicare patients and 4,439 services for Matthew L. Safley. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Matthew L. Safley's NPI number?
- 1568606176. 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. Safley, 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 | 1,615 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,439 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)2,848 services
- Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (88311)218 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)199 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)193 services
- Protein measurement, serum (84165)174 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Anxiety30%
Hospitals where Matthew L. Safley works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Matthew L. Safley 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.
- Memorial Hospital at GulfportGulfport, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250019
- Memorial Hospital BiloxiBiloxi, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250007
- Singing River GulfportGulfport, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250123
- Singing River Health SystemPascagoula, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250040
Practice locations
Addresses where Matthew L. Safley is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 150 Reynoir StBiloxi, MS 39530 (228) 432‑1571
- 3890 Bienville BlvdOcean Springs, MS 39564 (228) 872‑6291
- 4500 13th StGulfport, MS 39501 (228) 867‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Matthew L. Safley as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- South Coast Pathology Services Ltd3 clinicians in the group
- Digestive Health Center PA2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Mississippi
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mississippi — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in South Coast Pathology Services Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Kansas City Medical College |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568606176 |
| 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