Quick answers
- Does Sara F. Hitchman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sara F. Hitchman 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 Sara F. Hitchman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 369 Original Medicare patients and 786 services for Sara F. Hitchman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sara F. Hitchman's NPI number?
- 1790215523. 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 Sara F. Hitchman, 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 | 369 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 786 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)210 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)103 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)93 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)85 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)64 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sara F. Hitchman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11100 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44106 (216) 844‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sara F. Hitchman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Hospitals Medical Group Inc2,294 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Cleveland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cleveland, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Hospitals Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | Ohio State University - College Of Optometry |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790215523 |
| 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