Dr Lawrence Handler, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Natick, MA

Dr Lawrence Handler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Natick, Massachusetts. He went to Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. His current practice location is 67 Union St, Suite 201, Natick, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 651-1998.

Dr Lawrence Handler is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 38613) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1134101470.

Contact Information

Dr Lawrence Handler, MD
67 Union St, Suite 201,
Natick, MA 01760-7700
(508) 651-1998
(508) 651-2587

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lawrence Handler
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience50 Years
Location67 Union St, Natick, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Lawrence Handler attended and graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134101470
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/11/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002833951
  • Enrollment ID: I20051029000157

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lawrence Handler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134101470NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 38613 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Lawrence Handler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLawrence Handler, M.d., P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215057971
PECOS PAC ID: 1456502293
Enrollment ID: O20121105000022

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Lawrence Handler is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Lawrence Handler, MD
67 Union St, Suite 201,
Natick, MA 01760-7700

Ph: (508) 651-1998
Dr Lawrence Handler, MD
67 Union St, Suite 201,
Natick, MA 01760-7700

Ph: (508) 651-1998

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