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Active NPI 1477646826 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Handler , MD

Neurological Surgery • Aurora, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Handler, MD is a certified Neurological Surgery practicing in Aurora, CO. With approximately 47 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1979, Dr. Handler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 13123 E 16TH AVE.

Dr. Handler is affiliated with University Physicians Incorporated and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

13123 E 16th Ave

Aurora, CO 800457106

Telephone 7207771234
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1979

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Neurological Surgery in Aurora, CO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
47 Yrs +26.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.2 Yrs
State Avg: 24.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
52 Specialists

Practicing in Aurora, CO (177 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
28.8% 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 (47 Years) 47 Yrs
Aurora Specialty Average (20.2 Years) 20.2 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Neurological Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License CO 33159

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
01331594 (CO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Physicians Incorporated

13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 800457106

Phone: 7207771234

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Erin Teravest , PA

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1003014259

Physician Assistant

Melissa Frazer , AA-C

Anesthesiologist Assistant

NPI 1003044801

AAC

Kristen Holder , FNP-C, APRN-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health

NPI 1003067026

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified), APRNBC

Jill Marks , RN, APN

Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics

NPI 1003074105

Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse

Dr. Timothy Vanderkooy , MD

Emergency Medicine - Pediatric Emergency Medicine

NPI 1003135104

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Emily Greenwald , MD

Pediatrics - Pediatric Emergency Medicine

NPI 1003158288

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 06, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 06, 2012

Registered at 13123 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO 800457106 (Tel: 7207771234)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 06, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 110429, AURORA, CO 800420429 (Tel: 3034937000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 06, 2012

Recorded as MICHAEL HANDLER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 06, 2012

Neurological Surgery (License #33159 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1477646826
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 30, 2006
Last Update: April 06, 2012
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 110429

Aurora, CO 800420429

Phone: 3034937000

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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