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- 3969 4Th Ave, Suite 301, San Diego, CA 92103
About Dr. 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. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1851307797.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (619) 356-2843
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3969 4TH AVE SUITE 301
San Diego, CA 92103
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,508 services · 2,034 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
191 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
170 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
85 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
547 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
324 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
175 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
172 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
139 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors 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 eye doctors 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.
Common questions
What is Suzanne P. Handler's specialty?
Suzanne P. Handler is an eye doctor in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Suzanne P. Handler?
Suzanne P. 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 Suzanne P. Handler?
The number on file is (619) 356-2843. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Suzanne P. Handler?
Suzanne P. 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 Suzanne P. Handler's education?
Suzanne P. 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 Suzanne P. Handler have?
Suzanne P. Handler has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Suzanne P. Handler known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Suzanne P. 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
Is Suzanne P. Handler's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Suzanne P. Handler. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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