Quick answers
- Does Megan M. Hangartner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Megan M. Hangartner 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 Megan M. Hangartner see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 339 Original Medicare patients and 743 services for Megan M. Hangartner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Megan M. Hangartner's NPI number?
- 1619382058. 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 Megan M. Hangartner, 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 | 339 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 743 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)197 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)146 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)89 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)70 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)37 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol68%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety21%
- Depression17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Megan M. Hangartner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 301 S Iowa AveWashington, IA 52353
- 301 S Iowa Ave, Modern Eye CareWashington, IA 52353 (319) 653‑2371
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Megan M. Hangartner as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Thomas D Lowe, Od PC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Washington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Thomas D Lowe, Od PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Houston - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619382058 |
| 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