AH
25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Handa, Internist in Nashua, NH?
Dr. Ashima Handa, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Nashua, NH with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Handa is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Handa’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Handa’s office at (603) 577-3080.
Is Dr. Handa board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ashima Handa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Handa speak?
Dr. Handa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Handa typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Handa diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Handa. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Handa typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Handa performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Handa. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Handa accept my insurance?
Dr. Handa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 577-3080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Handa accept in Nashua, NH?
Dr. Handa in Nashua, NH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BMC Health System
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Handa's office located?
What is Dr. Handa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Handa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578652699.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Handa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Handa
What is Dr. Ashima Handa's specialty?
Dr. Handa is a Internist near Nashua, NH.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Ashima Handa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Handa is affiliated with Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Elliot Hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, St. Joseph Hospital - Nashua, Nh, Lowell General Hospital, Concord Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Ashima Handa accepting new patients in Nashua, NH?
Yes, Dr. Ashima Handa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ashima Handa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Handa's office at (603) 577-3080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ashima Handa?
Please contact Dr. Handa's office at (603) 577-3080 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ashima Handa have?
Dr. Ashima Handa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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