Quick answers
- Does George M. Hanna Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George M. Hanna 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 George M. Hanna Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 306 Original Medicare patients and 1,182 services for George M. Hanna Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George M. Hanna Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1295805554. 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 George M. Hanna 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 | 306 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,182 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)517 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)397 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)50 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)47 services
- Programming of dual lead pacemaker system (93280)26 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Atrial fibrillation46%
- Diabetes32%
Hospitals where George M. Hanna Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George M. Hanna 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.
- Ashe Memorial HospitalJefferson, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341325
- Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial HospitalLinville, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341323
- Watauga Medical CenterBoone, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340051
Practice locations
Addresses where George M. Hanna Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 200 Hospital AveJefferson, NC 28640 (828) 264‑9664
- 336 Deerfield RdBoone, NC 28607 (828) 264‑9664
- 968 Hwy 221 BusinessWest Jefferson, NC 28694 (828) 264‑9664
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George M. Hanna Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Watauga Medical Center Inc96 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in North Carolina →
Other cardiologists in Jefferson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jefferson, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Watauga Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295805554 |
| 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