Melanie Farrell-handsman, - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Providence, RI

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Melanie Farrell-handsman, is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Obstetrics & Gynecology" in Providence, Rhode Island. She graduated from nursing school in 2017 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Lifespan Physician Group Inc and her current practice location is 593 Eddy St, Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 444-5943.

Melanie Farrell-handsman is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number APRN01598) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1164967816.

Contact Information

Melanie Farrell-handsman,
593 Eddy St,
Providence, RI 02903-4923
(401) 444-5943
(401) 444-4216

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Provider's Profile

Full NameMelanie Farrell-handsman
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience7 Years
Location593 Eddy St, Providence, Rhode Island
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Melanie Farrell-handsman graduated from nursing school in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164967816
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/04/2017
  • Last Update Date: 11/23/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587916176
  • Enrollment ID: I20181009003510

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melanie Farrell-handsman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164967816NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
163W00000XRegistered Nurse RN43234 (Rhode Island)Secondary
363L00000XNurse Practitioner APRN01598 (Rhode Island)Secondary
363LX0001XNurse Practitioner - Obstetrics & Gynecology APRN01598 (Rhode Island)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lifespan Physician Group Inc2567455082634

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Melanie Farrell-handsman allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameLifespan Physician Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407116643
PECOS PAC ID: 2567455082
Enrollment ID: O20121029000368

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Melanie Farrell-handsman is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Melanie Farrell-handsman,
117 Ellenfield St Ste 101,
Providence, RI 02905-4513

Ph: (401) 444-6779		Melanie Farrell-handsman,
593 Eddy St,
Providence, RI 02903-4923

Ph: (401) 444-5943

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