Ira Handler, MD
NPI 1861400889 · Psychiatry Physician · Butler, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ira Handler, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Butler, PA (NPI 1861400889).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861400889
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD037380E (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
43 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 31 | $119 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 12 | $126 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $119–$126 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 162 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 132 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 126 | 17 |
| Lorazepam | 72 | 12 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 71 | 11 |
| Lamotrigine | 68 | — |
| Clonazepam | 62 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-04
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ira Handler's NPI number?
- Ira Handler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861400889, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ira Handler's specialty?
- Ira Handler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ira Handler located?
- Ira Handler's practice location on file with NPPES is 901 E Brady St, Butler, PA 16001.
- What is Ira Handler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ira Handler is (724) 282-1627.
- Does Ira Handler accept Medicare?
- Ira Handler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ira Handler's NPI active?
- Yes — Ira Handler's NPI (1861400889) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.