Quick answers
- Does Donald L. Hilton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Donald L. Hilton 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 Donald L. Hilton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 420 Original Medicare patients and 835 services for Donald L. Hilton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Donald L. Hilton's NPI number?
- 1760483291. 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 Donald L. Hilton, 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 | 420 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 835 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment (63047)182 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)160 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)118 services
- Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (63048)108 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)97 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where Donald L. Hilton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Donald L. Hilton 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.
- Methodist Hospital Stone OakSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670055
Practice locations
Addresses where Donald L. Hilton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1139 E Sonterra BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 638‑2000
- 1139 E Sonterra Blvd, Suite 301San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 477‑1956
- 1139 E Sonterra Blvd, Suite 320San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 270‑4100
- 4410 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229
- 6800 I 10, Suite 100San Antonio, TX 78201 (210) 575‑8289
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Donald L. Hilton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Methodist Physician Practices PLLC175 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Methodist Physician Practices PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760483291 |
| 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