WILLIAM A HANDELMAN M.D.
NPI 1609851369
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Torrington, CT
Active since December 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
19.93/100
CMS Quality Rating
About William A Handelman M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
WILLIAM A HANDELMAN M.D. (NPI 1609851369) is an individual nephrology provider in Torrington, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (022074) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (1973).
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1609851369
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM A HANDELMANCredential: M.D.
Location Address30 PECK RD STE 2201Torrington, CT 06790-6123
Mailing Address30 Peck Rd, Ste 2201Torrington, CT 06790-6123 · (860) 489-1984 · Fax (860) 496-2195
Phone(860) 489-1984
Fax(860) 496-2195
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 1973
Enumeration DateDecember 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 11, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 11, 2022
✔ NPI 1609851369 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses 2
★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 022074
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 020074 (CT)
30 PECK RD STE 2201, Torrington, CT 06790
Other Identifiers 6
Medicaid1220748CT
Other752465Connecticare
OtherP4907982CT · Oxford
Other562593Aetna
Other010022074CT01CT · Anthem
Other390004290Rr Medicare
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
William A Handelman 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 ID1456411651
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091207000574
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 16
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.
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes 99458
This service involves analyzing your vital signs, like heart rate and blood pressure, remotely collected over a month. Each additional 20 minutes spent on management refers to extra time spent reviewing, interpreting your data, and planning your care. It's a critical part of ensuring your wellbeing.
571 services34 patients
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days 99454
This service involves using devices to remotely track body functions like heart rate or blood pressure. These devices, provided initially, record data daily or send alerts if readings are abnormal. The service is renewed every 30 days.
310 services39 patients
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes 99457
This service involves reviewing and managing your health data, which is remotely monitored and collected. Your vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure are tracked regularly throughout the month. The first 20 minutes of this data analysis per month is included in this service.
309 services40 patients
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.
273 services139 patients
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960
Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.
118 services22 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
105 services58 patients
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06790 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.
19.93/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scoredQuality
0
Improvement Activities
0
Cost
66.45
Reported Quality Measures
Clinical Information Reconciliation
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician performs clinical information reconciliation.
22%176 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
91%109 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
95%1,015 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
92%1,638 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
93%469 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
51%295 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
22%450 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
71%301 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 93% · 241 patients
100%241 patients
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
32%469 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Request/Accept Summary of Care
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician receives or retrieves and incorporates into the patient's record an…
100%109 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…
1%469 patients1/55-star benchmark: 75%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 295 patients
5%295 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers15 claims2,910 services$0.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
4 suppliers30 claims2,925 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers12 claims2,730 services$0.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
4 suppliers27 claims27 services$17.62 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
4 suppliers30 claims31 services$11.82 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
30 PECK RD STE 2201
TORRINGTON, CT 06790
TORRINGTON, CT 06790
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 William Handelman's NPI number?
The NPI number for William Handelman is 1609851369. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 14, 2005.
Where is William Handelman located?
William Handelman practices at 30 Peck Rd Ste 2201, Torrington, CT 06790. The listed phone number is (860) 489-1984.
What is William Handelman's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.
Is William Handelman enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. William Handelman 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 William Handelman was last updated on March 11, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.
# William A Handelman, M.D. · NPI 1609851369
Nephrology physician in Torrington, Connecticut. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since December 14, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1609851369 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** December 14, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Nephrology · taxonomy 207RN0300X
- **State license:** 022074 (Connecticut)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 30 PECK RD STE 2201, Torrington, CT 06790-6123
- **Phone:** (860) 489-1984 · **Fax:** (860) 496-2195
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Medical school:** State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center, class of 1973
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** March 11, 2022
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 1220748 (CT); Other 752465; Other P4907982 (CT); and 3 more
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1609851369) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.