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Unclaimed ProfileAbout HANDLER
Suzanne P Handler, M.D. is a healthcare provider in San Diego, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Suzanne trained at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. Medicare claims data shows Suzanne provided 2,508 services to 2,034 patients.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Handler's specialty?
Dr. Handler is an ophthalmology in San Diego, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Handler?
Dr. Handler is listed at 3969 4TH AVE SUITE 301, San Diego, CA 92103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Handler?
The number on file is (619) 356-2843. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Handler?
Dr. Handler's National Provider Identifier is 1851307797. 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 Dr. Handler's medical education?
Dr. Handler attended Saint Louis University School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Handler have?
Dr. Handler has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Handler known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Handler performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (619) 356-2843
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3969 4TH AVE SUITE 301
San Diego, CA 92103
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,508 services · 2,034 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
191 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
170 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
85 |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
20 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
14 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
547 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
324 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
175 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
172 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
139 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other ophthalmology specialists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other ophthalmology specialists in San Diego 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Saint Louis University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Saint Louis University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in CA 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.