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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician NPI 1588646343 MD
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Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in CLINTON TWP, Michigan. 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
294
Medicare Part D claims · 171 beneficiaries · Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician avg: 624
Generic prescribing
58%
generic claims · 42% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$37.03
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CLINTON TWP, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 294 claims across 171 beneficiaries — 42% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $37.03 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).
What stands out: LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD filed 294 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CLINTON TWP, Michigan. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.
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Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)
LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD at a glance
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
294 53% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within Michigan
Specialty board-certification context
Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)
- Est. board-certified rate
- 78%
- Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate
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LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider practicing in CLINTON TWP, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1588646343. 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.
LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 19176 HALL RD STE 110, CLINTON TWP, MI, 48038, with a listed phone of (586) 286-3400. NPI 1588646343 was issued on 11/17/2005. 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 294 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 171 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 42% brand-name and 58% 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.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 291 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 624 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1588646343 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/17/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
LAWRENCE HANDLER MD PC
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$37
Largest payer
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD. To verify LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases
MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD — brand share 42.0%
Specialty average (est.)
42% brand-name claims vs 58% generic, on 294 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.
294
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
171
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 335
- Total Day Supply
- 7,241
- Brand vs Generic
- 42% brand / 58% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $17K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 62
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.05
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% 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 |
|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 62 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 39 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone Tobramycin/Dexamethasone | 24 |
| Cyclosporine | 21 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 19 |
| Prednisone | 18 |
| Cephalexin | 14 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Overview
How LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD fits within the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
291
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in US
46
States with Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
624
Avg Claims per Provider
LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD's 294 claims are below the specialty average of 624.
Nearby Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HANDLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD's specialty? ▼
LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD specializes in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician and practices in CLINTON TWP, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD wrote 294 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 171 beneficiaries.
Where is LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD located? ▼
LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD is located at 19176 HALL RD STE 110, CLINTON TWP, MI, 48038. Phone: (586) 286-3400.
What is LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD's NPI number? ▼
LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588646343, issued on 11/17/2005.
Does LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD's prescribing is 42% brand-name and 58% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 291 Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider writes 624 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Doxycycline Hyclate, Tobramycin-Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD accept Medicare? ▼
LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 294 Part D claims and 171 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD's credentials? ▼
LAWRENCE HANDLER, MD's NPI is 1588646343 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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