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Diagnostic Radiology

Matthew K. McAlister, MD

Works at hospitals in Mountain Home, AR · Salem, AR · Harrison, AR … · Arkansas, Missouri

Summary

Dr. Matthew K. McAlister, MD is a radiologist at 624 Hospital Dr, Mountain Home, AR 72653. Phone: (870) 425-6322. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Matthew K. McAlister had 5,579 Original Medicare patients and 11,602 services. NPI 1629043617. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Matthew K. McAlister, 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 Matthew K. McAlister accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Matthew K. McAlister 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 K. McAlister see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 5,579 Original Medicare patients and 11,602 services for Matthew K. McAlister. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Matthew K. McAlister's NPI number?
1629043617. 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 K. McAlister, 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 patients5,579
Services billed to Medicare11,602
Different services or procedures184
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Screening mammography (77067)1,410 services
  2. Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)1,339 services
  3. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)1,015 services
  4. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)871 services
  5. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)407 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 cholesterol72%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Chronic kidney disease29%
  • Depression27%

Hospitals where Matthew K. McAlister works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Matthew K. McAlister 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.

  • Baxter HealthMountain Home, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040027
  • Baxter Health Fulton County HospitalSalem, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041322
  • North Arkansas Regional Medical CenterHarrison, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040017
  • Ozarks HealthcareWest Plains, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260078
  • Stone County Medical CenterMountain View, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041310

Practice locations

Addresses where Matthew K. McAlister is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Matthew K. McAlister as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Mountain Home Radiology Consultants5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Mountain Home

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mountain Home, AR — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Mountain Home Radiology Consultants

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Arkansas College Of Medicine
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1629043617
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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