Quick answers
- Does Ernest F. Handau accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ernest F. Handau 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 Ernest F. Handau see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 246 Original Medicare patients and 315 services for Ernest F. Handau. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ernest F. Handau's NPI number?
- 1972538676. 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 Ernest F. Handau, 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 | 246 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 315 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)94 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)88 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)19 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)13 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis46%
- Anxiety44%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Depression34%
Hospitals where Ernest F. Handau works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ernest F. Handau at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Danbury HospitalDanbury, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070033
Practice locations
Addresses where Ernest F. Handau is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1011 High Ridge Rd, Suite 101Stamford, CT 06905 (475) 477‑2330
- 1240 Ulster AveKingston, NY 12401 (845) 585‑1270
- 1643 Route 82, Suite 4Lagrangeville, NY 12540 (845) 592‑9138
- 186 Route 52Carmel, NY 10512 (845) 936‑0002
- 1953 Black Rock TpkeFairfield, CT 06825 (475) 273‑8590
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ernest F. Handau as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Shore Lij Urgent Care PC390 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Stamford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Stamford, CT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Shore Lij Urgent Care PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | Yale University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972538676 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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