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Emergency Medicine

Marilyn K. Brister, MD

Works at hospitals in Stephenville, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Marilyn K. Brister, MD is an emergency medicine doctor at 411 N Belknap St, Stephenville, TX 76401. Phone: (254) 965-1500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Marilyn K. Brister had 305 Original Medicare patients and 539 services. NPI 1457371338. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Emergency medicine doctor (Medicare lists Emergency Medicine)
  • Address: 411 N Belknap St, Stephenville, TX 76401 · Directions
  • Phone: (254) 965‑1500
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville
  • Group practice: Texas Medicine Resources, LLP
  • Medical school: Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine · graduated 1982 (44 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Marilyn K. Brister, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Marilyn K. Brister accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Marilyn K. Brister 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 Marilyn K. Brister see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 305 Original Medicare patients and 539 services for Marilyn K. Brister. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Marilyn K. Brister's NPI number?
1457371338. 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 Marilyn K. Brister, 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 patients305
Services billed to Medicare539
Different services or procedures21
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)209 services
  2. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)183 services
  3. Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)95 services
  4. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)16 services
  5. Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Ischemic heart disease40%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Chronic kidney disease35%

Hospitals where Marilyn K. Brister works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Marilyn K. Brister 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Marilyn K. Brister is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Marilyn K. Brister as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Texas Medicine Resources, LLP261 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other clinicians in Texas Medicine Resources, LLP

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTexas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1457371338
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians