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- Auburn Hills location main office
2251 N Squirrel Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 - Rochester Hills location
1202 Walton Blvd Ste 201, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
About Dr. Handzo
Based in Auburn Hills, MI, Derek J. Handzo, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Derek graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. Derek is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology — otology & neurotology. Medicare claims data shows Derek provided 2,037 services to 1,832 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, removal of impacted ear wax, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. NPI 1114122165 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (248) 652-0044
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2251 N SQUIRREL RD
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
1202 Walton Blvd Ste 201
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
- Ménière's disease
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
- Thyroid nodules
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
- Tongue-Tie Release
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,037 services · 1,832 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
276 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of foreign body in ear canal | Procedure | 69200 |
63 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
48 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
208 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
175 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears | Treatment | 92537 |
51 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Evaluation and testing for balance with recording | Treatment | 92540 |
50 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems | Treatment | 96127 |
48 | Too few peers to compare |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
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 3
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Derek J. Handzo's specialty?
Derek J. Handzo is an otolaryngology (ent) in Auburn Hills, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Derek J. Handzo?
Derek J. Handzo is listed at 2251 N Squirrel Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Derek J. Handzo?
The number on file is (248) 652-0044. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Derek J. Handzo?
Derek J. 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.
NPI registry
What is Derek J. Handzo's education?
Derek J. 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 Derek J. Handzo have?
Derek J. Handzo has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Derek J. Handzo known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Derek J. 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.
Medicare claims
Is Derek J. Handzo's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Derek J. Handzo. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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