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CAROL AVI HANDELSMAN MD
NPI 1336224658
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Hammond, IN

Active since October 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5454 HOHMAN AVENUE, SAINT MARGARET MERCY HEALTHCARE CENTERS, HAMMOND, IN 46320(708) 891-9305(219) 933-2597 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 19, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Carol Avi Handelsman Md NPPES

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

CAROL AVI HANDELSMAN MD (NPI 1336224658) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Hammond, Indiana, licensed in Oregon (MD196457) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336224658
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameCAROL AVI HANDELSMANCredential: MD
Location Address5454 HOHMAN AVENUE, SAINT MARGARET MERCY HEALTHCARE CENTERSHammond, IN 46320
Mailing AddressPo Box 88487Chicago, IL 60680-1487 · (312) 791-2000 · Fax (312) 791-2076
Phone(708) 891-9305
Fax(219) 933-2597
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 1981
Enumeration DateOctober 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 19, 2019
✔ NPI 1336224658 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
Licenses✔ Licensed in OR · MD196457✔ Licensed in IN · 01057575A✔ Licensed in IL · 036066741
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.
5454 HOHMAN AVENUE, Hammond, IN 46320
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Medicaid036066741 1IN

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

Carol Avi Handelsman 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 ID5597667410
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050811000357
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

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.
74 services34 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46320 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
$122.49 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $30.62 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

SHANE ALLEN SANTEK D.O.
Emergency Medicine
5454 HOHMAN AVENUE
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Lake County (219) 932-2300
LILLIBET G ESCALANTE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5454 HOHMAN AVENUE
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Lake County (219) 933-2270
FALVY HAKAN TUNCA MD
Anesthesiology
5454 HOHMAN AVENUE
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Lake County (219) 933-2270
LEE WARNER MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS, LTD.
Specialist
5454 HOHMAN AVENUE, LWMI
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Lake County (866) 545-4325

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 Carol Handelsman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carol Handelsman is 1336224658. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2006.

Where is Carol Handelsman located?

Carol Handelsman practices at 5454 Hohman Avenue Saint Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers, Hammond, IN 46320. The listed phone number is (708) 891-9305.

What is Carol Handelsman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Carol Handelsman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carol Handelsman 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 Carol Handelsman was last updated on December 19, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.