Quick answers
- Does Thomas F. Hilliard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas F. Hilliard 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 Thomas F. Hilliard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 294 Original Medicare patients and 1,837 services for Thomas F. Hilliard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas F. Hilliard's NPI number?
- 1346275336. 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 Thomas F. Hilliard, 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 | 294 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,837 |
| Different services or procedures | 63 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)576 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)223 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)162 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)138 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (87811)134 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes32%
- Anxiety27%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas F. Hilliard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8720 Dorchester RdNorth Charleston, SC 29420 (843) 552‑3629
- 8740 Rivers AveNorth Charleston, SC 29406 (843) 377‑2406
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas F. Hilliard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medcare Express - North Charleston LLC66 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other family doctors in North Charleston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Charleston, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medcare Express - North Charleston LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346275336 |
| 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
- 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