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DR. OPHIR HANDZEL MD, LL.B.
NPI 1659562684
Otolaryngology in Boston, MA

Active since August 06, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
243 CHARLES ST FL 4, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 573-3712 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Ophir Handzel Md, Ll.b. NPPES

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

DR. OPHIR HANDZEL MD, LL.B. (NPI 1659562684) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (233398) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St James Mercy Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659562684
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. OPHIR HANDZELCredential: MD, LL.B.
Location Address243 CHARLES ST FL 4Boston, MA 02114-3002
Mailing Address243 Charles St Fl 4Boston, MA 02114-3002 · (617) 573-3712
Phone(617) 573-3712
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateAugust 6, 2007
✔ NPI 1659562684 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 233398
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
243 CHARLES ST FL 4, Boston, MA 02114
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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

Dr. Ophir Handzel Md, Ll.b. 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 ID5597288878
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250327000998
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St James Mercy Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hornell, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number330151
Location7329 Seneca Road NorthHornell, NY 14843 · Steuben County
Emergency services

Strong Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330285
Location601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02114 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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.

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 Ophir Handzel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ophir Handzel is 1659562684. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 6, 2007.

Where is Ophir Handzel located?

Ophir Handzel practices at 243 Charles St Fl 4, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 573-3712.

What is Ophir Handzel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Ophir Handzel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ophir Handzel 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.

Is Ophir Handzel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ophir Handzel is affiliated with St James Mercy Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ophir Handzel was last updated on August 6, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.