BENITA HANDA M.D.
NPI 1083646509
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Burlington, MA
About Benita Handa M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
BENITA HANDA M.D. (NPI 1083646509) is an individual psychiatry provider in Burlington, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (159969) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington, and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Medicine (1993).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Other Identifiers 3
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Benita Handa 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington
Acute Care Hospitals · Burlington, MAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01805 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
BURLINGTON, MA 01805
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 Benita Handa's NPI number?
The NPI number for Benita Handa is 1083646509. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2006.
Where is Benita Handa located?
Benita Handa practices at 41 Mall Rd Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA 01805. The listed phone number is (781) 744-8006.
What is Benita Handa's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.
Is Benita Handa enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Benita Handa 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 Benita Handa accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care list Benita Handa 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 Benita Handa affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Benita Handa is affiliated with Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Benita Handa was last updated on November 8, 2010. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
