Dr Michael R Handler, MD - Medicare Obstetrics & Gynecology in Kirkwood, MO

Dr Michael R Handler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Kirkwood, Missouri. His current practice location is 533 Couch Ave, Suite 292, Kirkwood, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (314) 821-8881.

Dr Michael R Handler is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number R8E97) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1366444762.

Contact Information

Dr Michael R Handler, MD
533 Couch Ave, Suite 292,
Kirkwood, MO 63122-5561
(314) 821-8881
(314) 821-7126

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael R Handler
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics & Gynecology
Location533 Couch Ave, Kirkwood, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1366444762
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577459676
  • Enrollment ID: I20101120000117

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael R Handler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1366444762NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology R8E97 (Missouri)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 Michael R Handler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSsm Health Care St Louis
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275586174
PECOS PAC ID: 7810800737
Enrollment ID: O20031118000393

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 Michael R 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 Michael R Handler, MD
533 Couch Ave, Suite 292,
Kirkwood, MO 63122-5561

Ph: (314) 821-8881
Dr Michael R Handler, MD
533 Couch Ave, Suite 292,
Kirkwood, MO 63122-5561

Ph: (314) 821-8881

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