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ROBERT MITCHELL HANDZEL M.D.
NPI 1740623545
Surgery in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since April 10, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
200 LOTHROP ST, F600 PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 647-2345 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 28, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Robert Mitchell Handzel M.d. NPPES

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

ROBERT MITCHELL HANDZEL M.D. (NPI 1740623545) is an individual surgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD457756) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside, and is a graduate of State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740623545
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameROBERT MITCHELL HANDZELCredential: M.D.
Location Address200 LOTHROP ST, F600 PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITALPittsburgh, PA 15213-2536
Mailing Address200 Lothrop St, F600 Presbyterian HospitalPittsburgh, PA 15213-2536 · (412) 647-2345
Phone(412) 647-2345
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of Ny Upstate Medical UniversityGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 28, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMarch 28, 2024
✔ NPI 1740623545 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD457756
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
200 LOTHROP ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Robert Mitchell Handzel 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 ID2163827536
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210823002908
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
54 services20 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
13 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390164
Location200 Lothrop StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15213 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

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.

77.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.61
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.4

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.

CHELSIE DAHL
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-5909
OTHMAN MOHAMED-ASEM ABDUL-MALAK
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
200 LOTHROP ST, F600 PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-2345
KAITLEN MORGAN
Nurse Practitioner (Critical Care Medicine)
200 LOTHROP ST, 613 SCAIFE HALL
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-2345
UTPAL JHA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 530-6274
RACHEL IVY FRICK
Occupational Therapist
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-6017
ARTUR ZGUROV MD
Neurological Surgery
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-2345
KAREN KAIJIE XU MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 647-2345
SAM ALLEN MICHELHAUGH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Allegheny County (412) 770-4949

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 Robert Handzel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Handzel is 1740623545. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2013.

Where is Robert Handzel located?

Robert Handzel practices at 200 Lothrop St F600 Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (412) 647-2345.

What is Robert Handzel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Robert Handzel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert 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 Robert Handzel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Handzel is affiliated with Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Handzel was last updated on March 28, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.