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Who is Dr. Handler, Pediatrician in Danbury, CT?
Dr. Amy Handler, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Danbury, CT. She is board certified. Dr. Handler completed her residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Handler is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Handler’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Handler’s office at (203) 744-7007.
Where did Dr. Handler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Pediatrics
Medical School: Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny
Is Dr. Handler board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Amy Handler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Handler speak?
Dr. Handler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Handler typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Preventive Fluoride Treatment
- Fluoride application
- Dental fluoride treatment
- Prophylactic fluoride
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Handler typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Amy Handler may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Handler's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Handler accept my insurance?
Dr. Handler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 744-7007 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Handler accept in Danbury, CT?
Dr. Handler in Danbury, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicaid
MVP Health Care
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
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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 1801065677.
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. Amy Handler's specialty?
Dr. Handler is a Pediatrician near Danbury, CT.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Amy Handler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Handler is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Amy Handler accepting new patients in Danbury, CT?
Yes, Dr. Amy Handler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amy Handler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Handler's office at (203) 744-7007 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amy Handler?
Please contact Dr. Handler's office at (203) 744-7007 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amy Handler have?
Dr. Amy Handler is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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