STEPHANIE S. HANDAL DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY – NPI #1871177196
Optometrist

Optometrists who work in Pediatrics are concerned with the prevention, development, diagnosis, and treatment of visual problems in children.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Optometrist

STEPHANIE HANDAL is an optometrist located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1871177196 to STEPHANIE HANDAL on May 12, 2021. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 152WP0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Optometrist, specializing in Pediatrics

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Dec 14, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for STEPHANIE HANDAL below.

NPI Profile for
STEPHANIE S. HANDAL

NPI Number
1871177196
Enumeration Date

(more than 5 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
STEPHANIE S. HANDAL
Credentials
DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY
Primary location
6400 FANNIN ST STE 1800
HOUSTON, TX 77030-1526
Phone: (713) 486-9400 Fax: (713) 795-8115
1 Other location(s):
600 N Shepherd Dr Ste 134
Houston, TX 77007-4717
Phone: (713) 485-6033
Fax: (713) 497-5721
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 14, 2023

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
152WP0200X
- Optometrist / Pediatrics (Primary)		 TX 10257
152WV0400X
- Optometrist / Vision Therapy		 TX 10257
152WC0802X
- Optometrist / Corneal and Contact Management		 TX 10257
152W00000X
- Optometrist		 TX 10257

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY - Graduated 2021
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency

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