Quick answers
- Does Lara D. Hitchcock accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lara D. Hitchcock 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 Lara D. Hitchcock see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 213 Original Medicare patients and 1,175 services for Lara D. Hitchcock. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lara D. Hitchcock's NPI number?
- 1962457465. 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 Lara D. Hitchcock, 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 | 213 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,175 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| 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)396 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)129 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)122 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)119 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)116 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 pressure62%
- Arthritis35%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Diabetes19%
- Osteoporosis18%
Hospitals where Lara D. Hitchcock works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lara D. Hitchcock 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.
- AdventHealth OrlandoOrlando, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100007
- Orlando HealthOrlando, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100006
- Orlando Health-Health Central HospitalOcoee, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100030
Practice locations
Addresses where Lara D. Hitchcock is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1200 Lexington Green LnSanford, FL 32771
- 7932 W Sand Lake RdOrlando, FL 32819 (407) 447‑9038
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lara D. Hitchcock as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ability Health Services and Rehabilitation LP1,269 clinicians in the group
- Ability Health Services, Inc1,258 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Sanford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sanford, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ability Health Services and Rehabilitation LP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962457465 |
| 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