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General Surgery

Lawrence J. Herberholz, MD

Works at hospitals in Scottsboro, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Lawrence J. Herberholz, MD is a general surgeon at 380 Woods Cove Rd, Scottsboro, AL 35768. Phone: (256) 218-3405. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lawrence J. Herberholz had 214 Original Medicare patients and 590 services. NPI 1619977378. 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: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 380 Woods Cove Rd, Scottsboro, AL 35768 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (256) 218‑3405
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Highlands Medical Center
  • Group practice: Highlands Professional Services
  • Medical school: Wayne State University School Of Medicine · graduated 1992 (34 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lawrence J. Herberholz, 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 Lawrence J. Herberholz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lawrence J. Herberholz 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 Lawrence J. Herberholz see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 214 Original Medicare patients and 590 services for Lawrence J. Herberholz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Lawrence J. Herberholz's NPI number?
1619977378. 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 Lawrence J. Herberholz, 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 patients214
Services billed to Medicare590
Different services or procedures88
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)75 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)66 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)66 services
  4. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)53 services
  5. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)42 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%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Diabetes43%
  • Ischemic heart disease41%
  • Anxiety34%

Hospitals where Lawrence J. Herberholz works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lawrence J. Herberholz 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.

  • Highlands Medical CenterScottsboro, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010061

Practice locations

Addresses where Lawrence J. Herberholz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Highlands Professional Services20 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Alabama

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Highlands Professional Services

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWayne State University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1992 (34 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1619977378
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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