Quick answers
- Does Marcono R. Hines Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Marcono R. Hines Jr. 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 Marcono R. Hines Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 452 Original Medicare patients and 2,262 services for Marcono R. Hines Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Marcono R. Hines Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1932375631. 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 Marcono R. Hines Jr., 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 | 2,262 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Kidney function blood test panel (80069)263 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)250 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)214 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)197 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)160 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes63%
- Ischemic heart disease54%
- Heart failure54%
Hospitals where Marcono R. Hines Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Marcono R. Hines Jr. 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.
- Lexington Medical CenterWest Columbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420073
- MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center DowntownColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420026
- Prisma Health BaptistColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420086
- Prisma Health Baptist ParkridgeColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420106
- Prisma Health Richland HospitalColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420018
Practice locations
Addresses where Marcono R. Hines Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 121 Park Central Dr, Suite 200Columbia, SC 29203 (803) 726‑2399
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Marcono R. Hines Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Columbia Nephrology Associates PA33 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Columbia Nephrology Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Duke University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1932375631 |
| 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