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POOJA HANDA MD
NPI 1508022955
Family Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since August 05, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.34/100
CMS Quality Rating
20207 CHASEWOOD PARK DR STE 300, HOUSTON, TX 77070(832) 534-7800(832) 534-7810 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2025, Jun 20, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Pooja Handa Md NPPES

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

POOJA HANDA MD (NPI 1508022955) is an individual family medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S0894) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Grand Forks.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508022955
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NamePOOJA HANDACredential: MD
Location Address20207 CHASEWOOD PARK DR STE 300Houston, TX 77070-1442
Mailing Address725 Hamline StGrand Forks, ND 58203-2819 · (701) 780-6810 · Fax (701) 780-6860
Phone(832) 534-7800
Fax(832) 534-7810
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateAugust 5, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2025
✔ NPI 1508022955 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · S0894✔ Licensed in ND · RL10961
Definition
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.
20207 CHASEWOOD PARK DR STE 300, Houston, TX 77070
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1725 Hamline StGrand Forks, ND 58203-2819 · Phone (701) 780-6810 · Fax (701) 780-6860

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

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

Pooja Handa 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 ID1153721477
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210608002590
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 5

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This 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.
200 services92 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
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.
34 services34 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
21 services21 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level, by device for home use 83037
A Hemoglobin A1c device for home use allows you to check your average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months. It's a simple, painless test that provides immediate results, helping you manage your diabetes more effectively.
19 services13 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
19 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450862
Location17200 St Luke's WayThe Woodlands, TX 77384 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670075
Location20171 Chasewood Park DriveHouston, TX 77070 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77070 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

91.34/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.64
Promoting Interoperability89.13
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. SIMAR K SINGH DO
Family Medicine
20207 CHASEWOOD PARK DR STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Harris County (832) 534-7800
MRS. ASHLEY LEE RN
Registered Nurse
20207 CHASEWOOD PARK DR STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Harris County (832) 534-7800

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 Pooja Handa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Pooja Handa is 1508022955. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2008.

Where is Pooja Handa located?

Pooja Handa practices at 20207 Chasewood Park Dr Ste 300, Houston, TX 77070. The listed phone number is (832) 534-7800.

What is Pooja Handa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Pooja Handa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Pooja 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 Pooja Handa accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Pooja 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 Pooja Handa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Pooja Handa is affiliated with St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital and St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Pooja Handa was last updated on July 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.