Quick answers
- Does Matthew S. French accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Matthew S. French 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 S. French see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 53 Original Medicare patients and 114 services for Matthew S. French. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Matthew S. French's NPI number?
- 1609837087. 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 S. French, 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 | 53 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 114 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 66 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)64 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)12 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%
- Arthritis64%
- High cholesterol58%
- Depression40%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Diabetes32%
Hospitals where Matthew S. French works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Matthew S. French 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.
- East Jefferson General HospitalMetairie, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190176
- Our Lady of the Lake Surgical HospitalSlidell, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 190270
- St James HospitalButte, MT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 270017
Practice locations
Addresses where Matthew S. French is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2600 Wilson StMiles City, MT 59301 (406) 233‑2600
- 435 S Crystal St, 200 Imh Butte Clinic General SurgeryButte, MT 59701 (406) 496‑3480
- 7777 Hennessy BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Matthew S. French as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group LLC644 clinicians in the group
- SCL Health Medical Group-Butte LLC100 clinicians in the group
- Holy Rosary Healthcare49 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Miles City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Miles City, MT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609837087 |
| 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