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Ophthalmology

Erich Hufnagel, MD

Works at hospitals in Danville, PA · Williamsport, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Erich Hufnagel, MD is an ophthalmologist at 255 Route 220 Hwy, Muncy, PA 17756. Phone: (570) 308-2600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Erich Hufnagel had 431 Original Medicare patients and 1,056 services. NPI 1376075721. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 255 Route 220 Hwy, Muncy, PA 17756 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (570) 308‑2600
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Geisinger Medical Center, UPMC Williamsport
  • Group practice: Geisinger Clinic (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University · graduated 2017 (9 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Erich Hufnagel, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Erich Hufnagel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erich Hufnagel 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 Erich Hufnagel see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 431 Original Medicare patients and 1,056 services for Erich Hufnagel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Erich Hufnagel's NPI number?
1376075721. 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 Erich Hufnagel, 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 patients431
Services billed to Medicare1,056
Different services or procedures29
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)197 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)174 services
  3. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)131 services
  4. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)100 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)72 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure70%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Diabetes31%
  • Chronic kidney disease28%
  • Anxiety25%

Hospitals where Erich Hufnagel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Erich Hufnagel 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.

  • Geisinger Medical CenterDanville, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390006
  • UPMC WilliamsportWilliamsport, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390045

Practice locations

Addresses where Erich Hufnagel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Erich Hufnagel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Geisinger Clinic3,467 clinicians in the group
  • Geisinger-Hm Joint Venture LLC422 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Pennsylvania

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Geisinger Clinic

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University
Graduation year2017 (9 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1376075721
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians