Tom-Meka Michele Archinard, MD
Tom-Meka Michele Archinard is an Emergency Medicine specialist based in Decatur, AL with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 27 years in emergency medicine, Tom-Meka Michele Archinard, MD is a long-established emergency medicine physician in Decatur. Trained at Wake Forest University School of Medicine (class of 1999), she has been practicing for over 27 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 66% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 110dNPPES updated 2026-02-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1201 7th St Se Decatur Morgan Hospital, Decatur, AL 35601-3337
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.9%
Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in AlabamaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
562
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
40
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
375
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $14k
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 2, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
27 years in practice
Experienced
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Taxonomy: 207P00000X
Education & Training
Wake Forest University School of Medicine (Class of 1999)
Virtual Emergency Medicine Care With Tom-Meka Michele Archinard
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tom-Meka Michele Archinard for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Decatur required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tom-Meka Michele Archinard
NPI records show Dr. Archinard as active with telehealth listed in Decatur, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (256) 973-2000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Tom-Meka Michele Archinard
Practice Location
1201 7th St Se Decatur Morgan Hospital, Decatur, AL 35601-3337
Mailing Address
1201 7th St Se Decatur Morgan Hospital, Decatur, AL 35601-3337
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