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- 5454 Hohman Avenue, Saint Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers, Hammond, IN 46320
About Dr. Handelsman
Based in Hammond, IN, Carol A. Handelsman, MD is listed in the NPI registry under anatomic & clinical pathology. Carol graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1981. According to Medicare claims data, Carol cared for 34 Medicare patients across 74 services. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity. NPI 1336224658 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (708) 891-9305
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
5454 HOHMAN AVENUE SAINT MARGARET MERCY HEALTHCARE CENTERS
Hammond, IN 46320
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Anatomic & Clinical Pathology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Autoimmune & Joint
Blood cancer
Blood chemistry
Blood Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
- Hemochromatosis
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Blood disorders
Cancer & Tumors
- Breast Cancer Biopsy Findings
- Leukemia
- Lipoma
- Prostate Cancer Biopsy Results
- Suspicious Lung Spot
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Cervical & Women's Health
Cervical Health
Digestive pathology
Digestive System
- Abnormal Liver Enzymes
- Celiac disease
- H. pylori infection
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Precancerous Colon Polyps
Hormones
Hormones & Metabolism
Infections
Infectious disease
Kidney & Urinary
Liver pathology
Prostate
Skin
Skin pathology
Urine & kidney
Procedures & services
Pathology Consultations
Biopsy & Tissue Testing
- Bone Marrow Biopsy Testing
- Colon Polyp Biopsy Examination
- Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Frozen Section During Surgery
- Skin Biopsy Lab Review
- Special Tissue Staining
- Thyroid Biopsy Examination
Blood chemistry
Cancer & Genetic Testing
- Chromosome And Genetic Testing
- Flow Cytometry Test
- Liquid Biopsy
- Tumor Biomarker Testing
- Tumor Marker Testing
Cancer screening
Cardiac testing
Cervical & Women's Health
Fertility testing
Hormone testing
Immunology
Infection & Microbiology Tests
- Blood Culture Test
- Colon cancer screening consult
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- STI and STD Screening
- Urine sediment test
Infectious disease
Inflammation testing
Post-Mortem & Forensic
Routine blood testing
Routine Blood Tests
- Blood Clotting Test
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Liver Function Blood Test
- Routine blood work
- Thyroid Blood Test
Specialty Lab Panels
Tissue biopsy
Toxicology
Transfusion testing
Urine testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
74 services · 34 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
74 | Less often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other anatomic & clinical pathology specialists in Hammond 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1981 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. Handelsman specialize in?
Dr. Handelsman is an anatomic & clinical pathology in Hammond, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Handelsman located?
Dr. Handelsman is listed at 5454 Hohman Avenue Saint Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers, Hammond, IN 46320. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Handelsman's phone number?
The number on file is (708) 891-9305. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Handelsman's NPI number?
Dr. Handelsman's National Provider Identifier is 1336224658. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Handelsman go to medical school?
Dr. Handelsman attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Handelsman been practicing?
Dr. Handelsman has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Handelsman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Handelsman the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Handelsman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Handelsman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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