LAUREN M. HANDELMAN M.D. – NPI #1548358930
Allergy & Immunology

An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.

LAUREN HANDELMAN is an allergy & immunologist located in NEWTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1548358930 to LAUREN HANDELMAN on October 11, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207K00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Allergy & Immunology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Aug 03, 2015. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for LAUREN HANDELMAN below.

NPI Profile for
LAUREN M. HANDELMAN

NPI Number
1548358930
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
LAUREN M. HANDELMAN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1400 CENTRE STREET
SUITE 104
NEWTON, MA 02459
Phone: (617) 765-0228 Fax: (617) 340-6466
Mailing address
79 ERDMAN WAY
SUITE 101
LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
Phone: (978) 537-4805 Fax: (978) 537-2185
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for LAUREN HANDELMAN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDMA0123692
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207K00000X
- Allergy & Immunology (Primary)
MA 156215
208000000X
- Pediatrics
MA 156215

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Additional Information

Education
STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1994
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
LAUREN HANDELMAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOSPITAL
      2014 WASHINGTON STREET
      NEWTON, MA 02462

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