Quick answers
- Does Carl R. Hankel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carl R. Hankel 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 Carl R. Hankel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 144 Original Medicare patients and 584 services for Carl R. Hankel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carl R. Hankel's NPI number?
- 1396957148. 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 Carl R. Hankel, 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 | 144 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 584 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)159 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)158 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)115 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)48 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)31 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%
- Arthritis74%
- High blood pressure72%
- Anxiety43%
- Diabetes38%
- Depression34%
Hospitals where Carl R. Hankel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carl R. Hankel 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.
- Reading HospitalWest Reading, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390044
Practice locations
Addresses where Carl R. Hankel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2000 Westinghouse Dr, Suite 200Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
- 420 S 5th Ave, D1 Pain Management Tower Health Medical GroWest Reading, PA 19611 (484) 628‑6283
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carl R. Hankel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services Inc2,800 clinicians in the group
- Tower Health Medical Group584 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Cranberry Twp
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cranberry Twp, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396957148 |
| 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