SHERYL M HANDLER M.D.
NPI 1245217587
Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist in Encino, CA
NPI Status: Active since December 28, 2005
Contact Information
16311 VENTURA BLVD
SUITE 980
ENCINO, CA
ZIP 91436
Phone: (818) 789-2226
Fax: (818) 789-2353
- Individual
- Female
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus S...
About SHERYL HANDLER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sheryl Handler, a provider established in Encino, California with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology, focusing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus specialist . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1245217587 assigned on December 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207WX0110X with license number G60161 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.
- NPI
- 1245217587
- Provider Name
- SHERYL M HANDLER M.D.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 16311 VENTURA BLVD SUITE 980 ENCINO, CA 91436
- Location Phone
- (818) 789-2226
- Location Fax
- (818) 789-2353
- Mailing Address
- 16311 VENTURA BLVD SUITE 980 ENCINO, CA 91436
- Mailing Phone
- (818) 789-2226
- Mailing Fax
- (818) 789-2353
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 12-28-2005
- Last Update Date
- 04-23-2020
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Ophthalmology Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist
- Taxonomy Code
- 207WX0110X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- G60161
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.
Secondary Taxonomies
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| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207W00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Ophthalmology | G60161 (CA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 954247401 | OTHER (01) | CA | ANTHEM BLUE CROSS |
| 954247401 | OTHER (01) | CA | BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA |
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1245217587, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1245217587, enumerated as an "individual" on December 28, 2005.
The provider is located at 16311 VENTURA BLVD SUITE 980 ENCINO, CA 91436 and the phone number is (818) 789-2226.
Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207WX0110X and a focus in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
