Lauren Handelman, M.D.
NPI 1548358930 · Allergy & Immunology Physician · Newton, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Allergy/Immunology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Handelman, M.D. is a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider in Newton, MA (NPI 1548358930).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548358930
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Allergy & Immunology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 156215 (MA)
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
19 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
1,945 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test for Allergy Using Allergenic Extract95004 | 1,498 | $4 |
| Test for Allergy Using Allergenic Extract Injected Into Skin95024 | 153 | $9 |
| Professional Service for Multiple Injections of Allergen95117 | 140 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 47 | $142 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 31 | $183 |
| Test to Measure Rate of Airflow94375 | 26 | $45 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 50 | 25 |
| Epinephrine | 30 | 28 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 22 | — |
| Fluticasone Furoatebrand: Arnuity Ellipta | 20 | — |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 16 | — |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 13 | — |
| Montelukast Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,845 across 122 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
- 2006-10-11
- Last updated
- 2015-08-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Handelman's NPI number?
- Lauren Handelman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548358930, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Handelman's specialty?
- Lauren Handelman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Allergy & Immunology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lauren Handelman located?
- Lauren Handelman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1400 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02459.
- What is Lauren Handelman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Handelman is (617) 765-0228.
- Does Lauren Handelman accept Medicare?
- Lauren Handelman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Handelman's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Handelman's NPI (1548358930) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.