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DR. KRISTA GAIL HANDYSIDE M.D.
NPI 1063783892
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since January 25, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4040 SAN FELIPE ST, APT 153, HOUSTON, TX 77027(832) 722-3273 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 25, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Dr. Krista Gail Handyside M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. KRISTA GAIL HANDYSIDE M.D. (NPI 1063783892) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P0981) and active in the NPI registry since January 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison, and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063783892
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KRISTA GAIL HANDYSIDECredential: M.D.
Location Address4040 SAN FELIPE ST, APT 153Houston, TX 77027-3949
Mailing Address4040 San Felipe St, Apt 153Houston, TX 77027-3949 · (832) 722-3273
Phone(832) 722-3273
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJanuary 25, 2012
✔ NPI 1063783892 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P0981
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
4040 SAN FELIPE ST, Houston, TX 77027
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Krista Gail Handyside M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9032373170
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240801004258
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
102 services101 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
65 services64 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
33 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison

Acute Care Hospitals · Madison, WI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520083
Location700 South Park StMadison, WI 53715 · Dane County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Janesville

Acute Care Hospitals · Janesville, WI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number520208
Location3400 East Racine StreetJanesville, WI 53546 · Rock County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Reedsburg Area Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Reedsburg, WI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521351
Location2000 N Dewey AveReedsburg, WI 53959 · Sauk County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77027 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Krista Handyside's NPI number?

The NPI number for Krista Handyside is 1063783892. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 25, 2012.

Where is Krista Handyside located?

Krista Handyside practices at 4040 San Felipe St Apt 153, Houston, TX 77027. The listed phone number is (832) 722-3273.

What is Krista Handyside's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Krista Handyside enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Krista Handyside is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Krista Handyside accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Krista Handyside as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Krista Handyside affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Krista Handyside is affiliated with Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison, Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Janesville and Reedsburg Area Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Krista Handyside was last updated on January 25, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.