Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout HANDZO
Based in Sterling Heights, MI, Derek J Handzo, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. Derek graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. Derek is also listed as specialising in otolaryngology — otology & neurotology and otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows Derek provided 2,037 services to 1,832 patients.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Handzo's specialty?
Dr. Handzo is an otolaryngology in Sterling Heights, MI. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Handzo?
Dr. Handzo is listed at 11080 HALL RD STE A, Sterling Heights, MI 48314. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Dr. Handzo?
The number on file is (586) 254-7200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Handzo?
Dr. Handzo's National Provider Identifier is 1114122165. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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What is Dr. Handzo's medical education?
Dr. Handzo attended Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Handzo have?
Dr. Handzo has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Handzo known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Handzo performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, removal of foreign body in ear canal and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as test to assess middle ear function and comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (586) 254-7200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
11080 HALL RD STE A
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,037 services · 1,832 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
276 |
| Removal of foreign body in ear canal | Procedure | 69200 |
63 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
48 |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
14 |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
208 |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
175 |
| Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears | Treatment | 92537 |
51 |
| Evaluation and testing for balance with recording | Treatment | 92540 |
50 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems | Treatment | 96127 |
48 |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
26 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.