Pooja Handa, MD
NPI 1508022955 · Family Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pooja Handa, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1508022955).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508022955
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RL10961 (ND)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
344 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 200 | $126 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 51 | $16 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 34 | $133 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 21 | $172 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level, By Device for Home Use83037 | 19 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 57 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 112 | 36 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 111 | 37 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 85 | 31 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 83 | 33 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 78 | 27 |
| Gabapentin | 73 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$183 across 10 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 725 Hamline StGrand Forks, ND 58203-2819Phone: (701) 780-6810Fax: (701) 780-6860
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-08-05
- Last updated
- 2025-07-08
- Certified
- 2025-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pooja Handa's NPI number?
- Pooja Handa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508022955, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pooja Handa's specialty?
- Pooja Handa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pooja Handa located?
- Pooja Handa's practice location on file with NPPES is 20207 Chasewood Park Dr Ste 300, Houston, TX 77070-1442.
- What is Pooja Handa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pooja Handa is (832) 534-7800.
- Does Pooja Handa accept Medicare?
- Pooja Handa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pooja Handa's NPI active?
- Yes — Pooja Handa's NPI (1508022955) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.