Quick answers
- Does Alexander Hentschel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alexander Hentschel 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 Alexander Hentschel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 428 Original Medicare patients and 1,922 services for Alexander Hentschel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alexander Hentschel's NPI number?
- 1467065060. 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 Alexander Hentschel, 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 | 428 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,922 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)984 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)325 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)189 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)150 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)107 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 pressure66%
- Arthritis43%
- Anxiety29%
- Depression23%
- Diabetes22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Alexander Hentschel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2277 State Rd, Unit FPlymouth, MA 02360 (508) 888‑6393
- 67 Obery StPlymouth, MA 02360 (508) 339‑7600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alexander Hentschel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bay Eye Center PC12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Plymouth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Plymouth, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bay Eye Center PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | New England College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2020 (6 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1467065060 |
| 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
- 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