Lena Nelson Handy, FNP-C - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Abbeville, LA

Lena Nelson Handy, FNP-C is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Abbeville, Louisiana. She graduated from nursing school in 2017 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice University Hospital And Clinics, Inc. and her current practice location is 121 Tivoli St, Abbeville, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 893-0788.

Lena Nelson Handy is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number AP09302) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1528596368.

Contact Information

Lena Nelson Handy, FNP-C
121 Tivoli St,
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-0788
(337) 893-0787



Provider's Profile

Full NameLena Nelson Handy
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience7 Years
Location121 Tivoli St, Abbeville, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Lena Nelson Handy graduated from nursing school in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528596368
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2017
  • Last Update Date: 12/03/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800167214
  • Enrollment ID: I20170803001412

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Lena Nelson Handy such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528596368NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family AP09302 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Hospital & ClinicsLafayette, LAHospital
Lafayette General Medical CenterLafayette, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Hospital And Clinics, Inc.711316197770

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Entity NameMedxcel Occupational Medicine
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033257423
PECOS PAC ID: 2567508872
Enrollment ID: O20090930000043

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Entity NameUniversity Hospital & Clinics, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639518087
PECOS PAC ID: 7113161977
Enrollment ID: O20130917000335

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Lena Nelson Handy, FNP-C
121 Tivoli St,
Abbeville, LA 70510-5173

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Lena Nelson Handy, FNP-C
121 Tivoli St,
Abbeville, LA 70510

Ph: (337) 893-0788

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2305 Richard St, Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: 337-892-9800    
Natalie Mccall,
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: 337-898-6419    
Diana Locsin Verdeflor, APRN
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1009 Charity St, Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: 337-893-3443    
Mary Ricaud Leblanc, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2615 North Dr, Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: 337-893-1506    
Mrs. Crystal Hancox, NP
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2419 Alonzo St, Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: 337-892-0630    
Haley Miller, FNP-C
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Practice Location: 121 E Saint Victor St, Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: 337-893-0810    
Torie Tauzin, FNP-C
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2421 Alonzo St, Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: 337-892-6919    

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