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DR. MERRILL ODOM HINES III MD
NPI 1316586589
Pathology - Forensic Pathology in Houston, TX

Active since January 05, 2020PECOS Enrolled
1861 OLD SPANISH TRL, HOUSTON, TX 77054(832) 927-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 5, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Merrill Odom Hines Iii Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MERRILL ODOM HINES III MD (NPI 1316586589) is an individual forensic pathology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (M4159) and active in the NPI registry since January 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316586589
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZF0201X
Provider Legal NameDR. MERRILL ODOM HINES IIICredential: MD
Location Address1861 OLD SPANISH TRLHouston, TX 77054-2001
Mailing Address1861 Old Spanish TrlHouston, TX 77054-2001 · (832) 927-5000
Phone(832) 927-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 5, 2020
✔ NPI 1316586589 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Forensic PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZF0201X
License✔ Licensed in TX · M4159
Definition
A forensic pathologist is expert in investigating and evaluating cases of sudden, unexpected, suspicious and violent death as well as other specific classes of death defined by law. The forensic pathologist serves the public as coroner or medical examiner, or by performing medicolegal autopsies for such officials.
1861 OLD SPANISH TRL, Houston, TX 77054
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Merrill Odom Hines Iii Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer– Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77054 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. BROOKE BLAKE M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1861 OLD SPANISH TRL
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Harris County (832) 927-5000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Merrill Hines's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merrill Hines is 1316586589. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 5, 2020.

Where is Merrill Hines located?

Merrill Hines practices at 1861 Old Spanish Trl, Houston, TX 77054. The listed phone number is (832) 927-5000.

What is Merrill Hines's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Forensic Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZF0201X.

Is Merrill Hines enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Merrill Hines is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merrill Hines was last updated on January 5, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.