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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Handler, Critical Care Internist in Anaheim, CA?
Dr. Joel Handler, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Anaheim, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Handler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Handler’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Handler’s office at (888) 988-2800.
Where did Dr. Handler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Handler board certified in Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Joel Handler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Handler speak?
Dr. Handler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Handler treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Handler diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Handler. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Muscle Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Various Muscle Conditions
- Uncommon Muscle Problems
- Specific Muscle Ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6289: Other specified disorders of muscle
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Repeat Prescription Visit
- Prescription Refill Appointment
- Medication Renewal Visit
- Follow-up for Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Paraplegia
- Paralysis
- Lower body paralysis
- Paralysis of legs
- Spinal cord injury paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8220: Paraplegia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Which procedures does Dr. Handler perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joel Handler may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Handler's office.
Does Dr. Handler accept my insurance?
Dr. Handler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (888) 988-2800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Handler accept in Anaheim, CA?
Dr. Handler in Anaheim, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Handler's office located?
What is Dr. Handler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Handler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417028325.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Handler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Handler
What is Dr. Joel Handler's specialty?
Dr. Handler is a Critical Care Internist near Anaheim, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Handler to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joel Handler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Handler is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Joel Handler accepting new patients in Anaheim, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joel Handler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joel Handler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Handler's office at (888) 988-2800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Handler?
Please contact Dr. Handler's office at (888) 988-2800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joel Handler have?
Dr. Joel Handler is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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