Farzana Begum, MD
NPI 1720092190 · Psychiatry Physician · Hamden, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Farzana Begum, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Hamden, CT (NPI 1720092190).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720092190
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 041258 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
527 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 299 | $84 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 133 | $53 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 47 | $126 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 37 | $122 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 11 | $87 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $53–$126 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 28 | 18 |
| Risperidone | 17 | 15 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 16 | 11 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 13 | 12 |
| Gabapentin | 13 | 11 |
| Mirtazapine | 13 | 12 |
| Olanzapine | 13 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-28
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Farzana Begum's NPI number?
- Farzana Begum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720092190, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Farzana Begum's specialty?
- Farzana Begum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Farzana Begum located?
- Farzana Begum's practice location on file with NPPES is 60 Washington Ave, Hamden, CT 06518.
- What is Farzana Begum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Farzana Begum is (203) 281-2890.
- Does Farzana Begum accept Medicare?
- Farzana Begum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Farzana Begum's NPI active?
- Yes — Farzana Begum's NPI (1720092190) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.