Quick answers
- Does Merrill H. Hill accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Merrill H. Hill 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 Merrill H. Hill see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 192 Original Medicare patients and 382 services for Merrill H. Hill. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Merrill H. Hill's NPI number?
- 1477745479. 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 Merrill H. Hill, 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 | 192 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 382 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)186 services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)182 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure64%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Anxiety21%
Hospitals where Merrill H. Hill works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Merrill H. Hill 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.
- Monument Health Rapid City HospitalRapid City, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430077
Practice locations
Addresses where Merrill H. Hill is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 353 Fairmont BlvdRapid City, SD 57701
- 4150 5th StRapid City, SD 57701
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Merrill H. Hill as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc564 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Qualified Audiologistprimary
Find other clinicians: Qualified Audiologist, South Dakota →
Other audiologists in Rapid City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rapid City, SD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AU |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477745479 |
| 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