Thomas H Handel, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Akron, OH

Thomas H Handel, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Akron, Ohio. He went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 919 East Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Unit C, Akron, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (330) 899-0202.

Thomas H Handel is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 3945) 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 1528038395.

Contact Information

Thomas H Handel, OD
919 East Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Unit C,
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 899-0202
(330) 899-0205

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameThomas H Handel
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience41 Years
Location919 East Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Akron, Ohio
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:
  • Thomas H Handel attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528038395
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/25/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163310590
  • Enrollment ID: I20040308001069

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas H Handel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528038395NPI-NPPES
410045106OtherOHRAILROAD MEDICARE HVC
136758OtherOHANTHEM BCBS AEC
387843OtherOHANTHEM BCBS HVC
410021629OtherOHRAILROAD MEDICARE AEC
0866022MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3945 (Ohio)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. Thomas H Handel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameThomas H. Handel Od, Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255419966
PECOS PAC ID: 2264507169
Enrollment ID: O20080812000239

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. Thomas H Handel 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
Thomas H Handel, OD
919 East Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Unit C,
Akron, OH 44312

Ph: (330) 899-0202
Thomas H Handel, OD
919 East Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Unit C,
Akron, OH 44312

Ph: (330) 899-0202

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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