Quick answers
- Does Nicholaus Hilliard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholaus 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 Nicholaus Hilliard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 3,430 Original Medicare patients and 7,284 services for Nicholaus Hilliard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholaus Hilliard's NPI number?
- 1619170552. 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 Nicholaus 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 | 3,430 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,284 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)4,118 services
- Protein measurement, serum (84165)619 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)579 services
- Immunologic analysis technique on serum (86320)263 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)222 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
Hospitals where Nicholaus Hilliard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholaus Hilliard 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.
- Ascension Sacred Heart BayPanama City, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100026
- Baptist HospitalPensacola, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100093
- Gulf Breeze HospitalGulf Breeze, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100266
- Sacred Heart HospitalPensacola, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100025
- Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald CoastMiramar Beach, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100292
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholaus Hilliard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 123 Baptist WayPensacola, FL 32503 (448) 227‑5201
- 1301 Belleville AveBrewton, AL 36426 (251) 867‑8061
- 2600 Hospital DrBonifay, FL 32425 (850) 416‑6484
- 3801 E Hwy 98Port Saint Joe, FL 32456 (850) 229‑5600
- 4900 Bayou Blvd, Suite 204Pensacola, FL 32503 (866) 697‑8378
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholaus Hilliard as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- West Florida Medical Center Clinic PA112 clinicians in the group
- Vivid Pathology PA9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Pensacola
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pensacola, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in West Florida Medical Center Clinic PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619170552 |
| 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