<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM AMSURG
CORP.'S BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR
THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE
TO SUCH ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999.
</LEGEND>
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<F1>Value represents net amount.
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