DR. GEORGE M HANDEY MD
NPI 1306901624
Family Medicine in Montgomery, AL
NPI Status: Active since December 27, 2006
Contact Information
1801 PINE ST
SUITE 301
MONTGOMERY, AL
ZIP 36106
Phone: (334) 265-5577
Fax: (334) 265-5584
- Individual
- Male
- Family Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About GEORGE HANDEY
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for George Handey, a primary care provider established in Montgomery, Alabama with a medical specialization in Family Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1306901624 assigned on December 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number 00009825 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.
- NPI
- 1306901624
- Provider Name
- DR. GEORGE M HANDEY MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1801 PINE ST SUITE 301 MONTGOMERY, AL 36106
- Location Phone
- (334) 265-5577
- Location Fax
- (334) 265-5584
- Mailing Address
- 1722 PINE ST STE 503 MONTGOMERY, AL 36106
- Mailing Phone
- (334) 270-9914
- Mailing Fax
- (334) 265-5584
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 12-27-2006
- Last Update Date
- 03-28-2014
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A primary care provider (PCP) like George Handey sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Family Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207Q00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 00009825
- License State
- AL
- Taxonomy Description
- Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| C72321 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | AL | |
| 000077700 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | AL | |
| 000077700 | MEDICAID (05) | AL | |
| 51077700 | OTHER (01) | AL | BLUE CROSS |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
George Handey is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies
The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.
Durable Medical Equipment
DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:E0431)
2 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 19 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE005N)
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) (HCPCS:E0466)
1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE000N)
Nebulizer, with compressor (HCPCS:E0570)
2 DME suppliers used 36 Medicare Claims 36 Services Paid
DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)
3 DME suppliers used 40 Medicare Claims 40 Services Paid
DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental (HCPCS:E1392)
2 DME suppliers used 17 Medicare Claims 17 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE000N)
Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days (HCPCS:Q0513)
2 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 16 Services Paid
Drugs Administered Through DME
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG006N)
Formoterol fumarate, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 20 micrograms (HCPCS:J7606)
1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 720 Services Paid
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG000N)
Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg (HCPCS:J7626)
1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 720 Services Paid
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
This service was performed 21 times for 21 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 109 times for 75 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 49 times for 40 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 36106 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $81.9
- Minimum New Patient Price $52.65
- Maximum New Patient Price $161.63
- Average New Patient Copayment $20.47
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.16
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.4
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $93.72
- Minimum Established Patient Price $16.56
- Maximum Established Patient Price $131.65
- Average Established Patient Copayment $23.43
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.14
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.91
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
MIPS Quality Measures
The following performance measures were reported under the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) quality measures program.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Screening | 28% | 50 |
| Cervical Cancer Screening | 20% | 69 |
| Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report | 23% | 26 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | 44% | 107 |
| Controlling High Blood Pressure | 45% | 69 |
| Diabetes: Eye Exam | 0% | 52 |
| Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%) | 31% "Inverse Quality Measure" This is an inverse quality measure, a lower rate means the provider is rated better. | 52 |
| Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record | 96% | 299 |
| e-Prescribing | 97% | 363 |
| Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk | 4% | 72 |
| Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | 35% | 207 |
| Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan | 5% | 169 |
| Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented | 40% | 190 |
| Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention | 75% | 162 |
| Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention | 42% | 24 |
| Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention | 84% | 162 |
| Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information | 79% | 119 |
| Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease | 77% | 83 |
| Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults | 1% "Inverse Quality Measure" This is an inverse quality measure, a lower rate means the provider is rated better. | 74 |
| Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults | 18% "Inverse Quality Measure" This is an inverse quality measure, a lower rate means the provider is rated better. | 78 |
| Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults | 19% "Inverse Quality Measure" This is an inverse quality measure, a lower rate means the provider is rated better. | 78 |
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1306901624, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1306901624, enumerated as an "individual" on December 27, 2006.
The provider is located at 1801 PINE ST SUITE 301 MONTGOMERY, AL 36106 and the phone number is (334) 265-5577.
Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
