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MERRILL H HILL AUD
NPI 1477745479
Audiologist in Rapid City, SD

Active since August 14, 2007Accepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
4940 5TH ST STE 2B, RAPID CITY, SD 57701(605) 415-0038(605) 716-6391 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 4, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Merrill H Hill Aud NPPES

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

MERRILL H HILL AUD (NPI 1477745479) is an individual audiologist in Rapid City, South Dakota, licensed in South Dakota (1085-A) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is affiliated with Monument Health Rapid City Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477745479
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy231H00000X
Provider Legal NameMERRILL H HILLCredential: AUD
Location Address4940 5TH ST STE 2BRapid City, SD 57701-6026
Mailing Address4940 5th St Ste 2bRapid City, SD 57701-6026 · (605) 415-0038 · Fax (605) 716-6391
Phone(605) 415-0038
Fax(605) 716-6391
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateAugust 14, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 4, 2022
NPPES CertifiedOctober 4, 2022
✔ NPI 1477745479 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Taxonomy Code231H00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SD · 1085-A✔ Licensed in WA · LD00004653
Definition
(1) A specialist in evaluation, habilitation and rehabilitation of those whose communication disorders center in whole or in part in hearing function. Audiologists are autonomous professionals who identify, assess, and manage disorders of the auditory, balance and other neural systems. Audiologists provide audiological (aural) rehabilitation to children and adults across the entire age span. Audiologists select, fit and dispense amplification systems such as hearing aids and related devices. (2) An audiologist is a person qualified by a master's degree in audiology, licensed by the state, where applicable, and practicing within the scope of that license. Audiologists evaluate and treat patients with impaired hearing. They plan, direct and conduct rehabilitative programs with audiotry substitutional devises (hearing aids) and other therapy.
4940 5TH ST STE 2B, Rapid City, SD 57701
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica, Oscar Insurance Company, PacificSource Health Plans and more.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Merrill H Hill Aud is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID547354755
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230405000271

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Test to assess middle ear function 92567
A test to assess middle ear function, also known as an impedance audiometry, helps evaluate how well your middle ear works. It measures the movement of your eardrum in response to changes in air pressure. This can help identify issues like fluid build-up, ear infections, or eardrum perforations.
186 services186 patients
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 92557
A comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test assesses your ability to hear and understand spoken words. It includes hearing tests to check for issues with sound perception and speech tests to evaluate your word recognition. It's a crucial step in identifying any hearing or speech problems.
182 services182 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rapid City, SD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number430077
Location353 Fairmont BlvdRapid City, SD 57701 · Pennington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 57701 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
$55.52 typical visit price
range $55.52 – $167.23
Typical copayment $13.88 (range $13.88 – $41.80)
Most-billed visit code 99202
Established Patient
$69.20 typical visit price
range $18.08 – $137.08
Typical copayment $17.30 (range $4.52 – $34.27)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

ADVANCED HEARING SOLUTIONS, LLC
Clinic/Center (Hearing and Speech)
4940 5TH ST STE 2B
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 415-0038
BLACK HILLS ADVANCED HEARING LLC
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
4940 5TH ST STE 2B
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 388-5781
ADVANCED ENT AND ALLERGY CENTER OF THE BLACK HILLS, PROF LLC
Clinic/Center
4940 5TH ST STE 2B
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 716-6390
MONUMENT HEALTH RAPID CITY HOSPITAL INC
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
4940 5TH ST STE 2B
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 755-4750
JACK ROBERT SCHLEIFFARTH M.D.
Otolaryngology
4940 5TH ST STE 2B
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 791-0602
WEST RIVER EAR NOSE AND THROAT, PROF., L.L.C.
Otolaryngology
4940 5TH ST STE 2B
RAPID CITY, SD 57701
Meade County (605) 791-0602

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 Hill's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merrill Hill is 1477745479. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2007.

Where is Merrill Hill located?

Merrill Hill practices at 4940 5th St Ste 2B, Rapid City, SD 57701. The listed phone number is (605) 415-0038.

What is Merrill Hill's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

Is Merrill Hill enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Merrill Hill is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Merrill Hill accept?

Health plans from Medica, Oscar Insurance Company, PacificSource Health Plans and Sanford Health Plan list Merrill Hill as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Merrill Hill affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Merrill Hill is affiliated with Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merrill Hill was last updated on October 4, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.