Thomas Handel, OD
NPI 1528038395 · Optometrist · Akron, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Handel, OD is a Optometrist provider in Akron, OH (NPI 1528038395).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528038395
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 3945 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,388 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 3,911 | $1 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 142 | $114 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 140 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 77 | $84 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 26 | $58 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 25 | $113 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 132 | 35 |
| Timolol Maleate | 37 | 19 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 30 | 27 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 24 | — |
| Cyclosporine | 20 | — |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 19 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 18 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,227 across 42 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-25
- Last updated
- 2014-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Handel's NPI number?
- Thomas Handel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528038395, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Handel's specialty?
- Thomas Handel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Thomas Handel located?
- Thomas Handel's practice location on file with NPPES is 919 East Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Akron, OH 44312.
- What is Thomas Handel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Handel is (330) 899-0202.
- Does Thomas Handel accept Medicare?
- Thomas Handel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Handel's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Handel's NPI (1528038395) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.