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NICKETTI MARIE HANDY M.D.
NPI 1194257816
Surgery in Burbank, CA

Active since March 31, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
181 S BUENA VISTA ST FL 3, BURBANK, CA 91505(818) 847-3781(818) 572-9420 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 3, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 3, 2024, May 17, 2024, Mar 31, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Nicketti Marie Handy M.d. NPPES

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

NICKETTI MARIE HANDY M.D. (NPI 1194257816) is an individual surgery provider in Burbank, California, licensed in California (A188123) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194257816
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameNICKETTI MARIE HANDYCredential: M.D.
Location Address181 S BUENA VISTA ST FL 3Burbank, CA 91505-4504
Mailing Address181 S Buena Vista St Fl 3Burbank, CA 91505-4504 · (818) 847-3781 · Fax (818) 572-9420
Phone(818) 847-3781
Fax(818) 572-9420
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 3, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 3, 2024
✔ NPI 1194257816 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A188123
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
181 S BUENA VISTA ST FL 3, Burbank, CA 91505
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12200 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404-2312 · Phone (310) 449-5291
Location 22121 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404-2303 · Phone (310) 315-6125

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nicketti Marie Handy 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 ID3375811482
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230808000975
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Nicketti Handy reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Providence Saint Johns Medical Foundation
12 mi
Specialist
2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD
Santa Monica, CA 90404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 461 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1770093734 (310) 582-7312
Providence Facey Medical Foundation
19 mi
Urgent Care
14550 SOLEDAD CANYON RD
Santa Clarita, CA 91387
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 684 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922651561 (818) 837-5559
Providence Medical Institute
22 mi
Family Medicine
4101 TORRANCE BLVD
Torrance, CA 90503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 266 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235182569 (310) 793-8075

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91505 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BURBANK PLASTIC SURGERY ASSOCIATES INC
Plastic Surgery
181 S BUENA VISTA ST FL 3
BURBANK, CA 91505
Los Angeles County (818) 748-4930
JUNE MICHELLE COX ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
181 S BUENA VISTA ST FL 3
BURBANK, CA 91505
Los Angeles County (818) 847-3781
DR. DIANA CHOLAKIAN PEARRE MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)
181 S BUENA VISTA ST FL 3
BURBANK, CA 91505
Los Angeles County (818) 847-4431
SUSAN E. DOWNEY, MD INC.
Plastic Surgery
181 S BUENA VISTA ST FL 3
BURBANK, CA 91505
Los Angeles County (818) 748-4930
SUSAN E. DOWNEY M.D.
Plastic Surgery
181 S BUENA VISTA ST FL 3
BURBANK, CA 91505
Los Angeles County (818) 748-4930

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 Nicketti Handy's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicketti Handy is 1194257816. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2017.

Where is Nicketti Handy located?

Nicketti Handy practices at 181 S Buena Vista St Fl 3, Burbank, CA 91505. The listed phone number is (818) 847-3781.

What is Nicketti Handy's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Nicketti Handy enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicketti Handy 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Nicketti Handy's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicketti Handy reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Providence Saint Johns Medical Foundation (Santa Monica, CA), Providence Facey Medical Foundation (Santa Clarita, CA) and Providence Medical Institute (Torrance, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Nicketti Handy's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicketti Handy was last updated on October 3, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.