Active NPI 1528038395 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas H Handel , OD

Optometrist • Akron, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Handel, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Akron, OH. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1983, Dr. Handel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 919 EAST TURKEYFOOT LAKE ROAD.

Dr. Handel accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

919 East Turkeyfoot Lake Road
Unit C

Akron, OH 44312

Telephone 3308990202

Fax 3308990205

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Thomas Handel, O.d. Facility NPI 1033289616

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Akron, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

43 Yrs +22.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.6 Yrs

State Avg: 23.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

47 Specialists

Practicing in Akron, OH (2535 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

23.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Handel (43 Years) 43 Yrs

Akron Specialty Average (20.6 Years) 20.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,911	27	$3.50	$1.12
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	142	142	$117.71	$113.79
92250 Photography of the retina	140	139	$74.71	$34.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	77	65	$85.00	$83.65
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	25	$89.00	$58.26
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	25	25	$115.00	$113.45
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	20	15	$85.00	$32.01
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	20	$60.00	$52.96
92134 Imaging of retina	15	14	$85.00	$36.35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$115.00	$105.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,326	23	$3.50	$1.13
92250 Photography of the retina	161	155	$75.00	$35.15
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	148	148	$101.62	$99.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	104	77	$85.00	$83.78
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	41	41	$100.00	$98.62
92134 Imaging of retina	28	24	$85.00	$37.74
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	26	$60.00	$53.51
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	21	17	$89.00	$58.41
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	17	12	$85.00	$32.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	4,469	30	$3.64	$1.19
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	1,388	13	$3.56	$0.70
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	159	158	$100.13	$99.11
92250 Photography of the retina	132	128	$75.00	$35.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	89	67	$85.00	$83.69
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	44	44	$100.00	$99.19
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	28	$60.00	$54.58
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	21	16	$85.00	$32.32
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	18	16	$89.00	$59.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$117.00	$115.97
92134 Imaging of retina	11	11	$85.00	$37.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	4,332	33	$2.80	$1.15
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	1,398	13	$3.11	$0.71
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	140	140	$93.43	$93.43
92250 Photography of the retina	134	130	$75.00	$37.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	79	67	$85.00	$85.00
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	53	53	$90.00	$90.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$117.00	$117.00
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	23	$60.00	$54.37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	20	15	$85.00	$34.89
92134 Imaging of retina	13	12	$85.00	$39.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$170.00	$164.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	4,640	33	$2.53	$1.19
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	150	150	$91.40	$91.16
92250 Photography of the retina	101	100	$75.00	$43.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	39	$85.00	$72.90
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$91.76	$91.72
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	34	29	$60.00	$43.88
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	15	12	$85.00	$34.64
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	13	12	$89.00	$60.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$117.00	$106.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,966	25	$2.50	$1.37
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	181	181	$92.98	$91.80
92250 Photography of the retina	96	92	$75.00	$47.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	77	59	$85.00	$71.21
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	55	44	$60.00	$42.96
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	50	50	$91.80	$90.75
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	21	14	$85.00	$34.64
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	16	13	$89.00	$60.64
92134 Imaging of retina	12	12	$85.00	$39.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,935	21	$2.41	$1.30
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	173	172	$92.25	$90.18
92250 Photography of the retina	96	92	$75.00	$50.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	84	65	$85.00	$66.25
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	57	57	$91.58	$89.72
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	48	36	$60.00	$39.56
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	24	17	$89.00	$57.37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	20	17	$85.00	$33.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	13	$117.00	$97.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	165	165	$92.18	$89.65
92250 Photography of the retina	98	90	$75.00	$59.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	57	$85.00	$67.66
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	56	56	$91.07	$89.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	39	30	$60.00	$39.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	21	15	$89.00	$57.20
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	18	14	$85.00	$33.19

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OH 3945

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

0866022 (OH)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare Hvc

410045106 (OH)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Anthem Bcbs Aec

136758 (OH)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Anthem Bcbs Hvc

387843 (OH)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare Aec

410021629 (OH)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Daniel Daugherty , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1336630383

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Alexys Eucker , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1558293373

Doctor of Optometry

Daniel Slavik

Optometrist

NPI 1982261210

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 25, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 25, 2014

Registered at 919 EAST TURKEYFOOT LAKE ROAD, UNIT C, AKRON, OH 44312 (Tel: 3308990202)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 25, 2014

Registered at 919 EAST TURKEYFOOT LAKE ROAD, UNIT C, AKRON, OH 44312 (Tel: 3308990202)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 25, 2014

Recorded as THOMAS HANDEL, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 25, 2014

Optometrist (License #3945 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 25, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528038395

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: January 25, 2006

Last Update: March 25, 2014

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

919 East Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Unit C

Akron, OH 44312

Phone: 3308990202

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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