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GILBERT HANDAL M.D.
NPI 1629081948
Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases in El Paso, TX

Active since August 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4801 ALBERTA AVE., EL PASO, TX 79905(915) 545-6817(915) 545-9799 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Gilbert Handal M.d. NPPES

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

GILBERT HANDAL M.D. (NPI 1629081948) is an individual pediatric infectious diseases provider in El Paso, Texas, licensed in Texas (E5533) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1967).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629081948
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0208X
Provider Legal NameGILBERT HANDALCredential: M.D.
Location Address4801 ALBERTA AVE.El Paso, TX 79905
Mailing AddressPo Box 9520El Paso, TX 79995-9520 · (915) 545-9795 · Fax (915) 545-9799
Phone(915) 545-6817
Fax(915) 545-9799
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1967
Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 2012
✔ NPI 1629081948 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Infectious DiseasesAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0208X
License✔ Licensed in TX · E5533
Definition
A pediatrician trained to care for children in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific knowledge to affect a better outcome for pediatric infections with complicated courses, underlying diseases that predispose to unusual or severe infections, unclear diagnoses, uncommon diseases and complex or investigational treatments.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License L5533 (TX)
Also ListedPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 2080P0203X · License L5533 (TX)
4801 ALBERTA AVE., El Paso, TX 79905
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINE79938TX
Medicaid129763205TX
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified838533TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Molina Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Gilbert Handal M.d. 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.

PECOS PAC ID5597825612
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081119000665
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER EL PASO
Pediatrics
4801 ALBERTA AVE.
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 545-7579
ARMANDO D. MEZA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
4801 ALBERTA AVE., 4801 ALBERTA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 545-6647
VAISHNAVI SABESAN M.D.,
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4801 ALBERTA AVE.
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 215-8000
AZIKIWE C. NWOSU M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
4801 ALBERTA AVE.
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 545-6647
MANUEL RIVERA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
4801 ALBERTA AVE.
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 545-6647
LINDA R. CANADA CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
4801 ALBERTA AVE.
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 545-7501
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER EL PASO
Orthopaedic Surgery
4801 ALBERTA AVE., 230C
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 545-6664
SUSAN F. MCLEAN M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
4801 ALBERTA AVE.
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 545-7507

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 Gilbert Handal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gilbert Handal is 1629081948. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2006.

Where is Gilbert Handal located?

Gilbert Handal practices at 4801 Alberta Ave., El Paso, TX 79905. The listed phone number is (915) 545-6817.

What is Gilbert Handal's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with taxonomy code 2080P0208X.

Is Gilbert Handal enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gilbert Handal 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.

What insurance does Gilbert Handal accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Gilbert Handal 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 Gilbert Handal was last updated on August 12, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years 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.