Quick answers
- Does Derek J. Hiltz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Derek J. Hiltz 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 Derek J. Hiltz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 18 Original Medicare patients and 64 services for Derek J. Hiltz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Derek J. Hiltz's NPI number?
- 1366494742. 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 Derek J. Hiltz, 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 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 64 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)25 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)11 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%
Practice locations
Addresses where Derek J. Hiltz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 508 Pasadena Ave S, Optum PasadenaSt Petersburg, FL 33707 (727) 343‑6119
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Derek J. Hiltz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Optumcare Florida, LLC272 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in St Petersburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in St Petersburg, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Optumcare Florida, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366494742 |
| 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