DR. PAULA I HANDELL OD
NPI 1427108190
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Roslyn Heights, NY

Active since January 12, 2007PECOS Enrolled
195 MINEOLA AVE, ROSLYN HEIGHTS, NY 11577(516) 625-2555 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Paula I Handell Od NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. PAULA I HANDELL OD (NPI 1427108190) is an individual corneal and contact management provider in Roslyn Heights, New York, licensed in New York (TUVOO4902) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in East Meadow.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427108190
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152WC0802X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAULA I HANDELLCredential: OD
Location Address195 MINEOLA AVERoslyn Heights, NY 11577-1955
Mailing Address71 Squirrel Hill RdRoslyn Heights, NY 11577-1614 · (516) 625-6046
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 12, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 2023
NPPES CertifiedNovember 29, 2023
NPI 1427108190 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WC0802X
License Licensed in NY · TUVOO4902
Definition

The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

195 MINEOLA AVE, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12222 Hempstead TpkeEast Meadow, NY 11554-1862 · Phone (516) 794-0704

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Paula I Handell Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11577 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$83.44 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Optometrist
195 MINEOLA AVE
ROSLYN HEIGHTS, NY 11577
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
195 MINEOLA AVE
ROSLYN HEIGHTS, NY 11577

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Paula Handell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Handell is 1427108190. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 12, 2007.

Where is Paula Handell located?

Paula Handell practices at 195 Mineola Ave, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577. The listed phone number is (516) 625-2555.

What is Paula Handell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Corneal and Contact Management, with taxonomy code 152WC0802X.

Is Paula Handell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paula Handell is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Paula Handell accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Paula Handell as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paula Handell was last updated on November 29, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.