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Dr. Andrew Handel, MD
Stony Brook, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Handel, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in Stony Brook, NY?
Dr. Andrew Handel, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Stony Brook, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Handel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Handel’s office at (631) 444-7692.
What languages does Dr. Handel speak?
Dr. Handel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Handel typically treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Handel 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. Handel. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Handel typically perform?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Handel may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Handel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Handel accept my insurance?
Dr. Handel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 444-7692 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Handel accept in Stony Brook, NY?
Dr. Handel in Stony Brook, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer
Mass General Brigham
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Handel's office located?
What is Dr. Handel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Handel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104245828.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Handel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Handel
What is Dr. Andrew Handel's specialty?
Dr. Handel is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near Stony Brook, NY.
What does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist do?
A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments.
Is this Dr. Andrew Handel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Handel is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Andrew Handel accepting new patients in Stony Brook, NY?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Handel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Handel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Handel's office at (631) 444-7692 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Handel?
Please contact Dr. Handel's office at (631) 444-7692 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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