DR. LAWRENCE F HANDLER MD
NPI 1588646343
Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Clinton Twp, MI
About Dr. Lawrence F Handler Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. LAWRENCE F HANDLER MD (NPI 1588646343) is an individual ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery provider in Clinton Twp, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301047966) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, and maintains a secondary practice location in Troy.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Secondary Practice Location 1
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Lawrence F Handler Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
3Medicare enrollment records show Lawrence Handler reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Clinton Twp, MI 48038
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
Royal Oak, MI 48073
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 1,030 clinicians in this Medicare group
Livonia, MI 48152
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 29 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 16
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak
Acute Care Hospitals · Royal Oak, MIBeaumont Hospital, Troy
Acute Care Hospitals · Troy, MIPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48038 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Reported Quality Measures
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48038
CLINTON TWP, MI 48038
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 Lawrence Handler's NPI number?
The NPI number for Lawrence Handler is 1588646343. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 17, 2005.
Where is Lawrence Handler located?
Lawrence Handler practices at 19176 Hall Rd Ste 110, Clinton Twp, MI 48038. The listed phone number is (586) 286-3400.
What is Lawrence Handler's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with taxonomy code 207WX0200X.
Is Lawrence Handler enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Lawrence Handler is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Lawrence Handler's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lawrence Handler reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Lawrence Handler MD PC (Clinton Twp, MI), Beaumont Medical Group- Specialty Services (Royal Oak, MI) and Michigan Ophthalmology Specialists, PLLC (Livonia, MI). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Lawrence Handler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Lawrence Handler accept?
Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Paramount, Priority Health and UnitedHealthcare list Lawrence Handler 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.
Is Lawrence Handler affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Lawrence Handler is affiliated with Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak and Beaumont Hospital, Troy.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Lawrence Handler was last updated on November 7, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Dr. Lawrence F Handler, MD · NPI 1588646343
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery physician in Clinton Twp, Michigan. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since November 17, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1588646343 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** November 17, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · taxonomy 207WX0200X
- **State license:** 4301047966 (Michigan)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 19176 HALL RD STE 110, Clinton Twp, MI 48038-6914
- **Phone:** (586) 286-3400 · **Fax:** (586) 286-3619
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 3 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Lawrence Handler MD PC (NPI 1639320369, Clinton Twp, MI); Beaumont Medical Group- Specialty Services (NPI 1578072906, Royal Oak, MI); Michigan Ophthalmology Specialists, PLLC (NPI 1942272364, Livonia, MI) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 1983
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** November 7, 2024
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 2818269 (MI)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1588646343) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.