Quick answers
- Does Newell A. Hargett accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Newell A. Hargett 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 Newell A. Hargett see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 510 Original Medicare patients and 1,150 services for Newell A. Hargett. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Newell A. Hargett's NPI number?
- 1831295328. 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 Newell A. Hargett, 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 | 510 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,150 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)436 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)158 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)153 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)117 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)95 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 pressure65%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes20%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
- Osteoporosis18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Newell A. Hargett is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1145 19th St NW, Suite 500Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833‑1668
- 6720 A Rockledge Dr, Suite 200Bethesda, MD 20817 (301) 530‑5200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Newell A. Hargett as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Capital Eye Care LLC12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Washington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington, DC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Capital Eye Care LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University |
| Graduation year | 1972 (54 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831295328 |
| 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