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Active NPI 1417028325 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joel Handler , MD

Internal Medicine • Anaheim, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joel Handler, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Anaheim, CA. With approximately 50 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1976, Dr. Handler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 441 N LAKEVIEW AVE.

Dr. Handler is affiliated with Southern California Permanente Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

441 N Lakeview Ave

Anaheim, CA 928073028

Telephone 8889882800
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1976

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Anaheim, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
50 Yrs +24.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.4 Yrs
State Avg: 26.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
195 Specialists

Practicing in Anaheim, CA (18502 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
10.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Handler (50 Years) 50 Yrs
Anaheim Specialty Average (25.4 Years) 25.4 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-03-16
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License CA G36757

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Southern California Permanente Medical Group

5475 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 928072075

Phone: 7142796088

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 16, 2026

Internal Medicine (License #G36757 in CA)

NPI Profile Active September 23, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 23, 2008

Registered at 441 N LAKEVIEW AVE, ANAHEIM, CA 928073028 (Tel: 8889882800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 23, 2008

Registered at 441 N LAKEVIEW AVE, ANAHEIM, CA 928073028 (Tel: 8889882800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 23, 2008

Recorded as JOEL HANDLER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 23, 2008

Internal Medicine (License #G36757 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1417028325
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 13, 2006
Last Update: March 16, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

441 N Lakeview Ave

Anaheim, CA 928073028

Phone: 8889882800

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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