Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benita Handa, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Burlington, MA

  • NPI 1083646509
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
41 Mall RD, Lahey Clinic
Burlington, MA 018050001
(781) 744-8006

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 8, 2010
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084P0800X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #159969
Medicaid
MA #110061780A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1083646509. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
641
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$58,464
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 320 116 $106
90833 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 265 104 $66
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 39 28 $105
90792 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 17 17 $183

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 120. This provider delivers 5.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,556
Patients
371
Total drug cost
$43,086
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Buspirone Hcl Generic 236 53 $6,845
Lamotrigine Generic 150 32 $2,416
Trazodone Hcl Generic 139 34 $2,880
Lorazepam Generic 125 23 $639
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 123 36 $11,131
Clonazepam Generic 104 24 $610
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 104 27 $2,258
Sertraline Hcl Generic 103 34 $1,616
Gabapentin Generic 100 22 $1,384
Divalproex Sodium Generic 75 12 $1,596

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Benita Handa's medical specialty?
Dr. Benita Handa practices Psychiatry Physician in Burlington, MA.
Where does Dr. Benita Handa practice?
Dr. Benita Handa practices at 41 Mall RD, Burlington, MA 018050001. Office phone: 7817448006.
What is Dr. Benita Handa's NPI?
Dr. Benita Handa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083646509, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benita Handa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benita Handa accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benita Handa commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90833); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99443). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.