Quick answers
- Does Zachary J. Hickner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zachary J. Hickner 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 Zachary J. Hickner see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 744 Original Medicare patients and 1,419 services for Zachary J. Hickner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zachary J. Hickner's NPI number?
- 1215234745. 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 Zachary J. Hickner, 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 | 744 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,419 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)491 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)203 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)153 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)122 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)106 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes31%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Hospitals where Zachary J. Hickner works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zachary J. Hickner 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.
- Bronson Methodist HospitalKalamazoo, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230017
Practice locations
Addresses where Zachary J. Hickner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1906 W Milham AvePortage, MI 49024 (269) 345‑1121
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Portage
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Portage, MI — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215234745 |
| 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