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Active NPI 1740623545 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert Mitchell Handzel , MD

Surgery • Pittsburgh, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Handzel, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University in 2013, Dr. Handzel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 200 LOTHROP ST.

Dr. Handzel is affiliated with University Of Pittsburgh Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include critical care, first, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

200 Lothrop St
F600 Presbyterian Hospital

Pittsburgh, PA 152132536

Telephone 4126472345
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Pittsburgh, PA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
13 Yrs -4.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.8 Yrs
State Avg: 26.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
208 Specialists

Practicing in Pittsburgh, PA (1976 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
14.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Handzel (13 Years) 13 Yrs
Pittsburgh Specialty Average (17.8 Years) 17.8 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
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
54 20 $663.00 $201.29
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
13 11 $180.00 $74.30

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-03-28
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License PA MD457756

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 152132536

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

3550 Terrace St, Pittsburgh, PA 15261

Phone: 4126478977

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

12 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 28, 2024

Surgery (License #MD457756 in PA)

NPI Profile Active February 16, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 16, 2017

Registered at 200 LOTHROP ST, F600 PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, PITTSBURGH, PA 152132536 (Tel: 4126472345)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 16, 2017

Registered at 200 LOTHROP ST, F600 PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, PITTSBURGH, PA 152132536 (Tel: 4126472345)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 16, 2017

Recorded as ROBERT HANDZEL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 16, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI Profile Active April 10, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 10, 2013

Registered at 200 LOTHROP ST, F600 PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, PITTSBURGH, PA 152132536 (Tel: 4126472345)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 10, 2013

Registered at 200 LOTHROP ST, F600 PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, PITTSBURGH, PA 152132536 (Tel: 4126472345)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 10, 2013

Recorded as ROBERT HANDZEL

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 10, 2013

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 10, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740623545
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 10, 2013
Last Update: March 28, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

200 Lothrop St, F600 Presbyterian Hospital

Pittsburgh, PA 152132536

Phone: 4126472345

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