Quick answers
- Does Karen Markus-Handis accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen Markus-Handis 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 Karen Markus-Handis see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 23 Original Medicare patients and 251 services for Karen Markus-Handis. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen Markus-Handis's NPI number?
- 1194970111. 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 Karen Markus-Handis, 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 | 23 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 251 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 1 hour (90837)240 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (90791)11 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis61%
- Anxiety61%
- High blood pressure57%
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen Markus-Handis is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1601 Clint Moore Rd, Suite 120Boca Raton, FL 33487 (561) 270‑2280
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen Markus-Handis as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Different Like Me Inc10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Social Workerprimary
Other clinical social workers in Boca Raton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boca Raton, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Different Like Me Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CSW |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194970111 |
| 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