DR. TAMARA HANDERSON MD
NPI 1184614331
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in Greenwich, CT

Active since October 27, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
70.92/100
CMS Quality Rating
5 PERRYRIDGE RD, DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY, GREENWICH, CT 06830(203) 863-3927 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Tamara Handerson Md NPPES

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

DR. TAMARA HANDERSON MD (NPI 1184614331) is an individual anatomic pathology provider in Greenwich, Connecticut, licensed in Massachusetts (216104) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184614331
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0101X
Provider Legal NameDR. TAMARA HANDERSONCredential: MD
Location Address5 PERRYRIDGE RD, DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGYGreenwich, CT 06830-4697
Mailing Address14 Riverbend RdOld Lyme, CT 06371 · (860) 434-6698 · Fax (860) 434-6698
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateOctober 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2012
NPI 1184614331 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0101X
License Licensed in MA · 216104
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
5 PERRYRIDGE RD, Greenwich, CT 06830

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINH05493MA
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedHA A34954MA
Medicaid2006600MA

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

Dr. Tamara Handerson Md 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 ID547236176
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050311000412
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 4

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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
1,683 services1,002 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342
This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.
236 services198 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 88341
Special stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.
122 services64 patients
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 88312
This service involves coloring specimen slides in a special way to help identify organisms. The colors make different parts of the organism stand out. Afterward, a detailed interpretation and report on the findings are provided.
16 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06830 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
$138.84 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$106.68 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $26.67 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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.

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.

70.92/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality41.85
Improvement Activities40

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.

Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
5 PERRYRIDGE RD
GREENWICH, CT 06830
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5 PERRYRIDGE RD, MEDICAL EDUCATION
GREENWICH, CT 06830
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5 PERRYRIDGE RD
GREENWICH, CT 06830
Physician Assistant
5 PERRYRIDGE RD
GREENWICH, CT 06830
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
5 PERRYRIDGE RD
GREENWICH, CT 06830
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5 PERRYRIDGE RD
GREENWICH, CT 06830
Anesthesiology
5 PERRYRIDGE RD
GREENWICH, CT 06830
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5 PERRYRIDGE RD
GREENWICH, CT 06830

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 Tamara Handerson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tamara Handerson is 1184614331. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 27, 2005.

Where is Tamara Handerson located?

Tamara Handerson practices at 5 Perryridge Rd Department Of Pathology, Greenwich, CT 06830. The listed phone number is (203) 863-3927.

What is Tamara Handerson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0101X.

Is Tamara Handerson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tamara Handerson 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tamara Handerson was last updated on March 7, 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.