Quick answers
- Does Merika R. Hunter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Merika R. Hunter 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 Merika R. Hunter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 67 Original Medicare patients and 97 services for Merika R. Hunter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Merika R. Hunter's NPI number?
- 1164276358. 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 Merika R. Hunter, 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 patients | 67 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 97 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)64 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 cholesterol64%
- High blood pressure46%
- Arthritis37%
- Depression21%
- Chronic kidney disease18%
Hospitals where Merika R. Hunter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Merika R. Hunter 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.
- Maui Memorial Medical CenterWailuku, HI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 120002
Practice locations
Addresses where Merika R. Hunter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 221 Piikea AveKihei, HI 96753 (808) 874‑8100
- 221 Piikea Ave AKihei, HI 96753
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Merika R. Hunter as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kihei-Wailea Medical Center. LLC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Kihei
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kihei, HI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kihei-Wailea Medical Center. LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | University Of Washington School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2024 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164276358 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians