2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1912074048 MD
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HARVEY HANDLER, MD

Dermatology Physician in SYLVANIA, Ohio. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
541
Medicare Part D claims · 176 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

HARVEY HANDLER, MD filed 541 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatology Physician in SYLVANIA, Ohio, prescribing 97% generic.

541
Part D claims, 2023
97%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

HARVEY HANDLER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

541 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

HARVEY HANDLER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about HARVEY HANDLER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/30/2006

NPI 1912074048

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

541 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Dermatology Physician share within Ohio

1. Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatology Physician share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dermatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

HARVEY HANDLER, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in SYLVANIA, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1912074048. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

HARVEY HANDLER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5300 HARROUN RD, SYLVANIA, OH, 43560, with a listed phone of (419) 885-3400. NPI 1912074048 was issued on 11/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HANDLER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 541 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 176 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

5300 HARROUN RD
SYLVANIA, OH 43560

Provider Details

NPI 1912074048
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/30/2006

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to HARVEY HANDLER, MD. To verify HARVEY HANDLER, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

HARVEY HANDLER, MD — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 541 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

541
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
176
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
594
Total Day Supply
14,367
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Antibiotic Claims
39

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Mupirocin
86
Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox Olamine
78
Imiquimod
52
Fluocinonide
45
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
29
Halobetasol Propionate
29
Spironolactone
29
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
28
Hydrocortisone
28
Metronidazole
23

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Dermatology Physician Overview

How HARVEY HANDLER, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

HARVEY HANDLER, MD's 541 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Ohio

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HANDLER.

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HARVEY HANDLER, MD's specialty?
HARVEY HANDLER, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in SYLVANIA, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does HARVEY HANDLER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HARVEY HANDLER, MD wrote 541 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 176 beneficiaries.
Where is HARVEY HANDLER, MD located?
HARVEY HANDLER, MD is located at 5300 HARROUN RD, SYLVANIA, OH, 43560. Phone: (419) 885-3400.
What is HARVEY HANDLER, MD's NPI number?
HARVEY HANDLER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912074048, issued on 11/30/2006.
Does HARVEY HANDLER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HARVEY HANDLER, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HARVEY HANDLER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HARVEY HANDLER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Ciclopirox, Imiquimod. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HARVEY HANDLER, MD accept Medicare?
HARVEY HANDLER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 541 Part D claims and 176 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HARVEY HANDLER, MD's credentials?
HARVEY HANDLER, MD's NPI is 1912074048 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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