Quick answers
- Does Nidhi Handoo accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nidhi Handoo accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nidhi Handoo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 280 Original Medicare patients and 347 services for Nidhi Handoo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nidhi Handoo's NPI number?
- 1093150658. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Nidhi Handoo, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 280 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 347 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)181 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)82 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)43 services
- Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (88311)12 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol70%
- High blood pressure66%
- Arthritis45%
- Anxiety25%
- Depression23%
- Osteoporosis20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nidhi Handoo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 322 Dental Science S Bldg S, College of DentistryIowa City, IA 52242 (319) 335‑7440
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nidhi Handoo as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- State University of Iowa1,897 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Oral Surgeryprimary
Other oral surgeons in Iowa City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Iowa City, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in State University of Iowa
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DDS |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since dental school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1093150658 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians