Dustin Handel, PA-C
NPI 1609279207 · Physician Assistant · Elk Grove, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dustin Handel, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Elk Grove, CA (NPI 1609279207).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609279207
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
343 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 90 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 66 | $118 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 47 | $3 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 47 | $153 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 36 | $102 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 23 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 60 | 60 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 40 | 40 |
| Azithromycin | 36 | 36 |
| Prednisone | 32 | 27 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 26 | 25 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 20 | 18 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$126 across 1 record (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
- 2014-09-27
- Last updated
- 2016-04-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dustin Handel's NPI number?
- Dustin Handel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609279207, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dustin Handel's specialty?
- Dustin Handel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Dustin Handel located?
- Dustin Handel's practice location on file with NPPES is 9045 Bruceville Rd Ste 100, Elk Grove, CA 95758-5950.
- What is Dustin Handel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dustin Handel is (916) 479-9110.
- Does Dustin Handel accept Medicare?
- Dustin Handel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dustin Handel's NPI active?
- Yes — Dustin Handel's NPI (1609279207) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-04-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.