Quick answers
- Does Matthew B. Albright accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Matthew B. Albright 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 B. Albright see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 390 Original Medicare patients and 1,304 services for Matthew B. Albright. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Matthew B. Albright's NPI number?
- 1578778890. 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 B. Albright, 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 | 390 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,304 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)322 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)301 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)197 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)162 services
- Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)129 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Matthew B. Albright is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 137 W Shugart Ridge RdGardendale, AL 35071 (205) 943‑4600
- 250 State Farm PkwyBirmingham, AL 35209 (205) 943‑4600
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578778890 |
| 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
- 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