DR. MICHAEL R HANDLER MD
NPI 1366444762
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Kirkwood, MO
NPI Status: Active since August 15, 2005
Contact Information
533 COUCH AVE
SUITE 292
KIRKWOOD, MO
ZIP 63122
Phone: (314) 821-8881
Fax: (314) 821-7126
- Individual
- Male
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- PECOS Enrolled
About MICHAEL HANDLER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michael Handler, a women's health care provider established in Kirkwood, Missouri with a medical specialization in Obstetrics & Gynecology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1366444762 assigned on August 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207V00000X with license number R8E97 (MO). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1366444762
- Provider Name
- DR. MICHAEL R HANDLER MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 533 COUCH AVE SUITE 292 KIRKWOOD, MO 63122
- Location Phone
- (314) 821-8881
- Location Fax
- (314) 821-7126
- Mailing Address
- 533 COUCH AVE SUITE 292 KIRKWOOD, MO 63122
- Mailing Phone
- (314) 821-8881
- Mailing Fax
- (314) 821-7126
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-15-2005
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
- Code Navigator
Women's health care providers like Michael Handler treat and diagnose diseases and conditions that affect a woman's physical and emotional health. Women's health professionals come from a variety of different specialties, including obstetrician/gynecologists, general surgeons, perinatologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners or nurse midwives. A women's health provider might help you with family planning, breast care, pregnancy and child birth, osteoporosis, menopause, heart disease, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207V00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- R8E97
- License State
- MO
- Taxonomy Description
- An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| E56962 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | MO |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Michael Handler is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 63122 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $128.28
- Minimum New Patient Price $55.65
- Maximum New Patient Price $169.38
- Average New Patient Copayment $32.07
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.91
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $42.34
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $69.5
- Minimum Established Patient Price $17.76
- Maximum Established Patient Price $137.92
- Average Established Patient Copayment $17.37
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.44
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.48
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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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 1366444762, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).
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 68 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 1366444762, enumerated as an "individual" on August 15, 2005.
The provider is located at 533 COUCH AVE SUITE 292 KIRKWOOD, MO 63122 and the phone number is (314) 821-8881.
Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
