Quick answers
- Does Heather M. Hancock accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather M. Hancock 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 Heather M. Hancock see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 73 Original Medicare patients and 105 services for Heather M. Hancock. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heather M. Hancock's NPI number?
- 1851507974. 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 Heather M. Hancock, 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 | 73 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 105 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)18 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)16 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)14 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%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
- Depression44%
- Atrial fibrillation41%
Hospitals where Heather M. Hancock works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Heather M. Hancock 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.
- Maine General Medical CenterAugusta, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200039
- MaineHealth Maine Medical CenterPortland, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200009
- MaineHealth Pen Bay HospitalRockport, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200063
- Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical CenterBangor, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200033
- Northern Light Mercy HospitalPortland, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200008
Practice locations
Addresses where Heather M. Hancock is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 22 Bramhall StPortland, ME 04102
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heather M. Hancock as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- MaineHealth2,633 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other clinicians in MaineHealth
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851507974 |
| 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