Dr. Joel Handler

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 48+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joel Handler, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Anaheim, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1976, having over 48 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Kaiser Foundation Hospital- Orange County- Anaheim. Dr. Joel Handler also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southern California Permanente Medical Group. Dr. Joel Handler accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (888) 988-2800 to request Dr. Joel Handler the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 441 N Lakeview Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807-3028

Phone 1: (888) 988-2800


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joel Handler
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5698891752
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Critical Care (Intensivists)
  • Geriatric Medicine

Experience

  • Over 48 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Joel Handler attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1976.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1417028325
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, November 13, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Joel Handler

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joel Handler has been primarily specialized in Critical Care Medicine for over 48 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Southern California Permanente Medical Group


Practice Locations

441 N Lakeview Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807-3028
Phone: (888) 988-2800
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


5475 E La Palma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807-2075
Phone: (714) 279-6088
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, September 23, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Joel Handler [NPI: 1417028325]Internal Medicine, Critical Care (Intensivists), Geriatric Medicine

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