Hanger
Hanger Clinic is a U.S. orthotic and prosthetic care provider operating the nation's largest O&P clinic network — 900+ locations across all 50 states, ~1,800 clinical providers, and ~1 million patients treated annually — delivering custom prostheses, orthoses, and specialty devices reimbursed through 2,500+ in-network insurance agreements.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1865
- HeadquartersAustin, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Hanger does
Hanger Clinic is the clinical orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) care arm of Hanger, operating the largest U.S. network of O&P clinics with approximately 900-925 locations across all 50 states and roughly 1,800 clinical providers. Founded circa 1865, the organization treats approximately one million patients annually, providing custom-fabricated prostheses and orthoses, microprocessor-controlled knees and feet, 3D-printed cranial remolding helmets, scoliosis bracing, and specialty devices such as the exclusive ExoSym Orthosis and the powered Agilik Smart Orthosis. Patient segments span individual adults and pediatrics, with dedicated specialty networks for upper limb prosthetics (100 prosthetists), cranial care (200+ orthotists across 260+ locations), and complex rehabilitation delivered through destination facilities such as the Integrated Care Center in Schaumburg, Illinois.
The underlying technology stack combines custom manual fabrication, advanced materials (carbon fiber, microprocessor-controlled components), 3D printing for cranial orthoses, and embedded sensor/actuator systems in powered orthotic devices. Hanger's value proposition is delivered through proprietary clinical programs including ME by Hanger Clinic (a data-driven outcomes platform with patient benchmarking via ME Scorecard), EmpoweredCare (an interdisciplinary care protocol), AMPOWER (a nationwide peer mentor network), and the Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education. Brand reputation is built on 160 years of operational history, board-certified clinical talent, and credentialed specialty networks.
The business model is a hybrid of medical-device hardware sales and professional clinical services. Devices are prescribed by physicians and reimbursed through Hanger's in-network status with 2,500+ insurance providers, including Medicare Part B, which collectively cover the majority of the patient base. Patient responsibility is collected at time of delivery through a billing platform integrated with InstaMed, with financing offered via CareCredit for uncovered balances. Revenue streams include (1) orthotic and prosthetic device sales and fitting, (2) clinical evaluation, fitting, adjustment, and follow-up services, and (3) recurring billing and collections through InstaMed. Distribution runs through a direct-to-consumer channel anchored in 900+ physical clinics, a National Contact Center for appointment scheduling, physician referral relationships, and flagship patient events (EmpowerFest, BAKA Bootcamp, Louisville Moves). Hanger Clinic is a private entity within the broader Hanger corporate structure, alongside affiliated subsidiaries including the Hanger Foundation, Hanger Institute, and Hanger Ventures.
Hanger firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Hanger
- Legal name
- Hanger Clinic
- Website
- https://hangerclinic.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1865
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Hanger Clinic is a U.S. orthotic and prosthetic care provider operating the nation's largest O&P clinic network — 900+ locations across all 50 states, ~1,800 clinical providers, and ~1 million patients treated annually — delivering custom prostheses, orthoses, and specialty devices reimbursed through 2,500+ in-network insurance agreements.
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Hanger industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Orthotic and Prosthetic Care
- NAICS
- All Other Outpatient Care Centers (621498), Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219)
- SIC
- Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings) (HSABAKAF)
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Where Hanger is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Austin
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Hanger business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Orthotic and Prosthetic Device Sales and Fitting: Hanger Clinic provides custom orthotic and prosthetic devices to patients, with services covered by health insurance including Medicare Part B. The company is in-network with more than 2,500 insurance providers and collects patient responsibility at time of delivery based on insurance coverage.
- Clinical Services: Clinical evaluation, fitting, adjustment, and follow-up services for orthotic and prosthetic devices, billed through insurance or directly to patients
- Billing and Collections: Patient billing through InstaMed portal, with financing available through CareCredit for out-of-pocket costs not covered by insurance
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Hanger product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hanger Clinic provides custom orthotic and prosthetic devices and the clinical care services required to evaluate, fit, and follow up with patients, including custom-fabricated prostheses, orthotic braces, cranial remolding helmets, scoliosis bracing, and microprocessor-controlled orthoses. Care is delivered through more than 900 clinic locations staffed by 1,800 clinical providers nationwide, treating approximately one million patients each year. Supporting services include insurance billing, the National Contact Center, the AMPOWER peer-support program, the Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education, and data-driven outcomes tracking via ME by Hanger Clinic.
Product overview
Hanger Clinic is a comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic care provider offering individualized, customized solutions across three core areas: Prosthetics (including lower limb, upper limb, sockets, liners, and accessories), Orthotics (covering ankle/foot, knee, hip, spine, upper limb, and chest/head), and Pediatrics (specializing in cranial helmets, scoliosis bracing, lower limb bracing, and pediatric prosthetics). The company operates the largest network of orthotic and prosthetic clinicians with approximately 900+ locations nationwide. Key specialized products include the ExoSym Orthosis for severe lower limb injuries, the Agilik Smart Orthosis (powered microprocessor-controlled knee-ankle-foot orthosis), and the ME by Hanger Clinic data-driven patient outcomes program. Supporting programs include the CARE Network for cranial care, AMPOWER peer support, EmpoweredCare clinical program, and the Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AMPOWER: Peer-to-peer support program for people with limb loss or limb difference.
- ME by Hanger Clinic
- EmpoweredCare
- Integrated Care Center (ICC)
- CARE Network
- TLSO (Thoracic Lumbar Sacral Orthosis)
Products and services
- Lower-Limb Prosthetics Custom-fabricated prosthetic devices for patients with lower-limb amputation or limb difference, incorporating microprocessor-controlled knees and feet and related components. Delivered to individual patients through Hanger Clinic's nationwide network of clinical providers.
- Upper-Limb Prosthetics Custom upper-limb prosthetic solutions delivered through the Upper Limb Prosthetic Specialty Network of approximately 100 upper-limb prosthetists. Serves patients with upper-limb amputation or congenital limb difference requiring specialized socket, terminal device, and control system design.
- Prosthetic Sockets, Liners, and Accessories Custom prosthetic interfaces and accessories including the ComfortFlex Socket System and WintersGel Prosthetic Liners that form the residual-limb interface for prosthetic wearers. Designed to improve fit, comfort, and suspension of prosthetic limbs.
- Ankle and Foot Orthoses Custom ankle and foot orthotic braces for patients with musculoskeletal conditions affecting the lower leg, ankle, and foot. Prescribed and fitted by Hanger clinicians across the national clinic network.
- Knee Orthoses Custom knee braces and orthoses for patients requiring stabilization, offloading, or controlled motion of the knee joint due to injury, osteoarthritis, or post-surgical needs.
- Spinal Orthoses Custom spinal orthoses and braces prescribed for spinal conditions requiring stabilization or correction, fitted and adjusted by Hanger's clinical orthotists.
- Cranial Remolding Orthoses (CARE Network) 3D-printed cranial remolding helmets for infants with plagiocephaly and related head-shape conditions, delivered through the CARE Network of 200+ certified orthotists across 260+ locations.
- Scoliosis Bracing (TLSO) Custom thoracolumbosacral orthoses (TLSO) prescribed for pediatric and adolescent patients with scoliosis to manage spinal curvature during growth.
- ExoSym Orthosis Energy-storing carbon-fiber lower-limb orthosis indicated for conditions such as drop foot, partial foot amputation, limb length discrepancy, post-polio, and select trauma sequelae. Custom-fitted by Hanger clinicians.
- Agilik Smart Orthosis Microprocessor-controlled, motor-assisted stance orthosis designed to support patients with crouch gait and other lower-limb mobility conditions, providing powered assistance during ambulation.
Quantifiable outcome
- 1 Million patients treated annually
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Hanger
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Hanger technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability5 records
Feature7 records
Hanger partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SoldierStrongcoreSoldierStrong, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing medical technology to veterans, partners with Hanger Clinic to donate ExoSym Orthosis devices to veterans with catastrophic injuries. The ExoSym device is available exclusively through Hanger Clinic in Gig Harbor, Washington. SoldierStrong has donated more than $7.3 million in revolutionary medical technology to veterans across the country since 2009.
- Amputee CoalitionminorPartner organization for prosthetic and orthotic donations and amputee community support. Amputee Coalition provides a list of organizations that accept gently used prosthetic devices and components.
- Limbs for Life FoundationminorNonprofit organization that collects used prosthetics and prosthetic componentry as part of the World Limb Bank. Can help fund lower limb prosthetic care for those in need.
- Prosthetic Hope InternationalminorOrganization accepting prosthetic donations and providing resources for amputees.
- AMPOWERcoreHanger Clinic's peer-to-peer support program for people with limb loss or limb difference, consisting of a nationwide network of trained peer mentors who connect with patients in person, over the phone, or online to provide emotional support and practical guidance.
- Amputee Coalition (AC Connect)minorVirtual community platform for connecting the limb loss and limb difference community, promoted through Hanger Clinic patient resources.
- Medicare Part BcoreFederal health insurance program covering orthotic and prosthetic services provided by Hanger Clinic for eligible beneficiaries.
- 2,500+ Insurance ProviderscoreInsurance network partnerships covering orthotic and prosthetic services at Hanger Clinic locations nationwide.
- CareCreditminorFinancing partner offering no-interest and low-interest payment plans for patients to manage out-of-pocket costs not covered by insurance.
- InstaMedminorHealthcare payments technology partner providing secure online bill pay portal for Hanger Clinic patients.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Hanger competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics: Mid-size regional clinical O&P services provider operating multiple clinic locations across the US. Direct competitor to Hanger Clinic in the clinical care delivery layer (fitting, evaluation, follow-up), differing from Hanger primarily in scale and geographic reach.
- Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics: US regional clinical O&P services provider offering orthotic and prosthetic care across multiple locations. Same clinical delivery model as Hanger Clinic (orthotist/prosthetist-led care, custom devices, payer-network contracts) at meaningfully smaller scale.
Direct peers
- Fillauer: US-based O&P manufacturer producing prosthetic feet, liners, orthotic devices, and upper-limb components. Fillauer competes head-to-head with Hanger Clinic's device portfolio and serves many of the same clinical O&P providers in the US market.
- College Park Industries: US-based specialty manufacturer of lower-limb prosthetics, including the Icon and Venture feet families. Their product portfolio and clinical-service support overlap directly with Hanger Clinic's lower-limb prosthetic offering and microprocessor-controlled foot systems.
- Blatchford: UK-based prosthetic manufacturer specializing in lower-limb prosthetics, microprocessor-controlled knees, and high-performance feet. Blatchford's premium prosthetic portfolio directly overlaps with Hanger Clinic's custom prosthetic offering, including sophisticated microprocessor knee systems.
- Össur: Global leader in prosthetics and bracing headquartered in Iceland. Össur manufactures the same categories of prosthetic feet, knees, bracing, and supports that Hanger Clinic fits and dispenses, making them both a peer and a key supplier/partner relationship in the O&P value chain.
- Ottobock: Largest global O&P manufacturer (Germany) and Hanger's most direct product-line competitor across prosthetics, orthotics, and microprocessor-controlled devices. Ottobock also operates clinical services in some markets, overlapping with Hanger Clinic's care delivery model.
- WillowWood: US-based O&P manufacturer founded in Ohio, producing prosthetic liners, feet, and adaptive components. Comparable in scale and product breadth to Hanger Clinic's device offering, with overlap in socket/liner systems relevant to Hanger's ComfortFlex and WintersGel proprietary lines.
Broad incumbents
- Stryker: Diversified orthopedic medical device giant with broad surgical, joint replacement, and extremity portfolios. While not a specialty O&P provider, Stryker competes in adjacent orthopedic spaces and serves many of the same orthopedic surgeon referrers that feed Hanger Clinic's pipeline.
Emerging players
- Open Bionics: UK-based 3D-printed bionic prosthetics startup producing affordable multi-grip upper-limb devices. Comparable in target patient population (upper-limb amputees) to Hanger's Upper Limb Prosthetic Specialty Network, representing a tech-forward potential disruptor to custom-fabricated prosthetic limbs.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Hanger social profiles
Digital presenceHanger compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Hanger financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
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Hanger leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Hanger subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Hanger funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Hanger M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Hanger
What does Hanger do?
Hanger Clinic provides custom orthotic and prosthetic devices and the clinical care services required to evaluate, fit, and follow up with patients, including custom-fabricated prostheses, orthotic braces, cranial remolding helmets, scoliosis bracing, and microprocessor-controlled orthoses. Care is delivered through more than 900 clinic locations staffed by 1,800 clinical providers nationwide, treating approximately one million patients each year. Supporting services include insurance billing, the National Contact Center, the AMPOWER peer-support program, the Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education, and data-driven outcomes tracking via ME by Hanger Clinic.
Is Hanger a public or private company?
Hanger is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Hanger founded?
Hanger was founded in 1865. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Hanger based?
Hanger is headquartered in Austin, United States, in the North America region.
How does Hanger make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Orthotic and Prosthetic Device Sales and Fitting is the primary driver. The others are clinical Services and billing and Collections.
Who are Hanger's main competitors?
Regional players on record are Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics and Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics. Direct peers are Fillauer, College Park Industries, Blatchford, Össur, Ottobock and WillowWood. Stryker is listed as a broad incumbent. Open Bionics is listed as an emerging player.
Does Hanger have an API?
No public API is recorded for Hanger.
What industry is Hanger in?
Hanger's product category is Orthotic and Prosthetic Care. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSABAKAF, Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings). Its NAICS code is 621498 and its SIC code is 3842.