FARZANA BEGUM MD
NPI 1720092190
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Hamden, CT

Active since July 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.27/100
CMS Quality Rating
60 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 304, HAMDEN, CT 06518(203) 281-2890(203) 281-2896 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Farzana Begum Md NPPES

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

FARZANA BEGUM MD (NPI 1720092190) is an individual psychiatry provider in Hamden, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (041258) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720092190
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameFARZANA BEGUMCredential: MD
Location Address60 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 304Hamden, CT 06518
Mailing Address60 Washington Ave, Suite 304Hamden, CT 06518 · (203) 281-2890 · Fax (203) 281-2896
Fax(203) 281-2896
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateJuly 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1720092190 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License Licensed in CT · 041258
Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

60 WASHINGTON AVE, Hamden, CT 06518

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINH98960

Accepted Insurance

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

Farzana Begum 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 ID3678466893
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040203000499
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 4

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.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 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.
233 services46 patients
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
73 services26 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
28 services28 patients
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
16 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06518 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
$183.10 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $45.77 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$75.55 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $18.88 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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.

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.

93.27/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.72
Promoting Interoperability78.03
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health, Adult)
60 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 102
HAMDEN, CT 06518
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
60 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 102
HAMDEN, CT 06518
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
60 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 304
HAMDEN, CT 06518
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
60 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 304
HAMDEN, CT 06518
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
60 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 304
HAMDEN, CT 06518
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
60 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 304
HAMDEN, CT 06518
Social Worker (Clinical)
60 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 304
HAMDEN, CT 06518
Social Worker
60 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 304
HAMDEN, CT 06518

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 Farzana Begum's NPI number?

The NPI number for Farzana Begum is 1720092190. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2006.

Where is Farzana Begum located?

Farzana Begum practices at 60 Washington Ave Suite 304, Hamden, CT 06518. The listed phone number is (203) 281-2890.

What is Farzana Begum's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Farzana Begum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Farzana Begum 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 Farzana Begum accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Farzana Begum 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Farzana Begum was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.