Kent Handfield, MD
NPI 1780798140 · Dermatology Physician · Wolfeboro, NH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kent Handfield, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Wolfeboro, NH (NPI 1780798140).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780798140
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21025 (NH)
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
19 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
11,099 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 4,086 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,875 | $90 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 1,696 | $51 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 1,162 | $114 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 461 | $88 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | 423 | 244 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 293 | 235 |
| Ketoconazole | 160 | 108 |
| Tacrolimus | 95 | 74 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 91 | 66 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 77 | 26 |
| Metronidazole | 76 | 40 |
| Mupirocin | 68 | 63 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$47 across 2 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)
- 120 Washington St Unit 202Rochester, NH 03839-5535Phone: (603) 255-8920Fax: (603) 403-1108
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-19
- Last updated
- 2026-04-29
- Certified
- 2026-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kent Handfield's NPI number?
- Kent Handfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780798140, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kent Handfield's specialty?
- Kent Handfield is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kent Handfield located?
- Kent Handfield's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Mill St, Wolfeboro, NH 03894-4328.
- What is Kent Handfield's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kent Handfield is (603) 569-3379.
- Does Kent Handfield accept Medicare?
- Kent Handfield is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kent Handfield's NPI active?
- Yes — Kent Handfield's NPI (1780798140) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.