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Ophthalmology

Matthew G. Vicinanzo, MD

Works at hospitals in Huntsville, AL · Birmingham, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Matthew G. Vicinanzo, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1000 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205. Phone: (205) 930-0700. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Matthew G. Vicinanzo had 556 Original Medicare patients and 1,489 services. NPI 1740283266. 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: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1000 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205 · Directions
  • Phone: (205) 930‑0700
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Huntsville Hospital, University of Alabama Hospital
  • Group practice: Alabama Ophthalmology Associates, P.C.
  • Medical school: State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University · graduated 2000 (26 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Matthew G. Vicinanzo, 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 G. Vicinanzo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Matthew G. Vicinanzo 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 G. Vicinanzo see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 556 Original Medicare patients and 1,489 services for Matthew G. Vicinanzo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Matthew G. Vicinanzo's NPI number?
1740283266. 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 G. Vicinanzo, 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 patients556
Services billed to Medicare1,489
Different services or procedures52
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)265 services
  2. Photography of content of eyes (92285)215 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)108 services
  4. Exam of visual field with limited testing (92081)102 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)68 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%
  • Arthritis57%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%
  • Chronic kidney disease25%

Hospitals where Matthew G. Vicinanzo works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Matthew G. Vicinanzo 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Alabama Ophthalmology Associates, P.C.9 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Birmingham

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.

All ophthalmologists in Birmingham →

Other clinicians in Alabama Ophthalmology Associates, P.C.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of Ny Upstate Medical University
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740283266
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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