Ira S Handler, MD - Medicare Psychiatry in Butler, PA

Ira S Handler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry" physician in Butler, Pennsylvania. He went to State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Psychiatry. He is a member of the group practice Pbs Mental Health Associates Pc and his current practice location is 901 E Brady St, Suite 103, Butler, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (724) 282-1627.

Ira S Handler is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD037380E) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1861400889.

Contact Information

Ira S Handler, MD
901 E Brady St, Suite 103,
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 282-1627
(724) 282-4810

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Physician's Profile

Full NameIra S Handler
GenderMale
SpecialityPsychiatry
Experience39 Years
Location901 E Brady St, Butler, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Ira S Handler attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861400889
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456547892
  • Enrollment ID: I20101124000056

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ira S Handler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861400889NPI-NPPES
0010754540001MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084P0800XPsychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry MD037380E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pbs Mental Health Associates Pc80220680636

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. Ira S Handler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePbs Mental Health Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588625719
PECOS PAC ID: 8022068063
Enrollment ID: O20050127000046

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. Ira S 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
Ira S Handler, MD
901 E Brady St, Suite 103,
Butler, PA 16001

Ph: (724) 282-1627
Ira S Handler, MD
901 E Brady St, Suite 103,
Butler, PA 16001

Ph: (724) 282-1627

Reviews and Comments


Psychiatry & Neurology Doctors in Butler, PA

Mrs. Debby Lee Solari, MED LPC
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 901 E Brady St, Suite 103, Butler, PA 16001
Phone: 724-282-1627    Fax: 724-282-4810
John H Soffietti, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 901 E Brady St, Suite 103, Butler, PA 16001
Phone: 724-282-1627    Fax: 724-282-4810
Warren P. Goodrich, D.O.
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 325 New Castle Rd, Butler, PA 16001
Phone: 724-285-2500    
Nikita Krishnaraj Urval, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001
Phone: 833-995-0117    Fax: 724-282-0877
Grace Mcgorrian, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 112 Hillvue Dr, Butler, PA 16001
Phone: 724-287-0791    Fax: 724-287-2730
Grant Gibb,
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001
Phone: 724-283-6666    
Leslee Joyce Blaze, CRNP
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 901 E Brady St, Suite 103, Butler, PA 16001
Phone: 724-282-1627    Fax: 724-282-4810

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