Quick answers
- Does Russell G. Hilliard Ii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell G. Hilliard Ii 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 Russell G. Hilliard Ii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 452 Original Medicare patients and 1,365 services for Russell G. Hilliard Ii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell G. Hilliard Ii's NPI number?
- 1487688776. 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 Russell G. Hilliard Ii, 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 | 452 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,365 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)797 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)217 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)150 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)55 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)51 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%
- Arthritis63%
- Ischemic heart disease54%
- Heart failure51%
- Chronic kidney disease46%
Hospitals where Russell G. Hilliard Ii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell G. Hilliard Ii 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.
- CHI Health Good SamaritanKearney, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280009
- Kearney Regional Medical CenterKearney, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280134
- Lexington Regional Health CenterLexington, NE · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 281361
- Phelps Memorial Health CenterHoldrege, NE · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 281362
- The Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280013
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell G. Hilliard Ii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 816 22nd Ave, Suite 100Kearney, NE 68845 (308) 865‑2263
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russell G. Hilliard Ii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bryan Hospital Kearney116 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Kearney
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kearney, NE — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bryan Hospital Kearney
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487688776 |
| 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