Garima Handa, MD
NPI 1518313410 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Merced, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Garima Handa, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Merced, CA (NPI 1518313410).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518313410
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A192312 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
429 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 184 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 132 | $91 |
| Application of Vein Wound Compression Bandages on Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot29581 | 113 | $90 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $90–$102 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 31 | 15 |
| Furosemide | 31 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 20 | 11 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 20 | 12 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 19 | — |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 17 | — |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$305 across 15 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-05-10
- Last updated
- 2025-10-23
- Certified
- 2025-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Garima Handa's NPI number?
- Garima Handa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518313410, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Garima Handa's specialty?
- Garima Handa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Garima Handa located?
- Garima Handa's practice location on file with NPPES is 315 Mercy Ave Ste 400, Merced, CA 95340-8368.
- What is Garima Handa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Garima Handa is (209) 564-3700.
- Does Garima Handa accept Medicare?
- Garima Handa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Garima Handa's NPI active?
- Yes — Garima Handa's NPI (1518313410) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.