Dr Matthew Lewis Figh, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Decatur, AL

Dr Matthew Lewis Figh, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Decatur, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Surgical Associates Of N Alabama and his current practice location is 1405 7th St Se, Decatur, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 355-6416.

Dr Matthew Lewis Figh is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number MD 33802) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1366686107.

Contact Information

Dr Matthew Lewis Figh, MD
1405 7th St Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-3341
(256) 355-6416
(256) 355-6646

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Matthew Lewis Figh
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience15 Years
Location1405 7th St Se, Decatur, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Matthew Lewis Figh attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1366686107
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/23/2009
  • Last Update Date: 03/25/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638315260
  • Enrollment ID: I20150629003043

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Matthew Lewis Figh such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1366686107NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MD 33802 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur CampusDecatur, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Surgical Associates Of N Alabama47896072685

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Matthew Lewis Figh allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSurgical Associates Of N Alabama
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598721144
PECOS PAC ID: 4789607268
Enrollment ID: O20060111000160
Entity NameDecatur Morgan Wound Care Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851057095
PECOS PAC ID: 6901291996
Enrollment ID: O20220309001207

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Matthew Lewis Figh is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Matthew Lewis Figh, MD
1405 7th St Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-3341

Ph: (256) 355-6414
Dr Matthew Lewis Figh, MD
1405 7th St Se,
Decatur, AL 35601-3341

Ph: (256) 355-6416

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Surgery Doctors in Decatur, AL

Rodney Tyler Harney, M.D.
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Jason Randall Seale, M.D.
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Dr. Kenneth Eugene Chandler, MD
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Phone: 256-355-6414    Fax: 256-355-6646
Dr. Lynn Randolph Buckner, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1405 7th Street Se, Decatur, AL 35601
Phone: 256-355-6414    Fax: 256-355-6646
Dr. Lionel Z Naylor, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1405 7th Street Se, Decatur, AL 35601
Phone: 256-355-6414    Fax: 256-355-6646
Dr. Robert Charles Walker, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1405 7th St Se, Decatur, AL 35601
Phone: 256-355-6414    Fax: 256-355-6646

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