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Sheryl M Handler, M.D.

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician in Encino, CA · enumerated 2005.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1245217587

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Sheryl M Handler
Credential M.D.
Sex Female
Practice address 16311 Ventura Blvd, Suite 980, Encino, CA, 91436
Phone (818) 789-2226
Fax (818) 789-2353
Enumeration date Dec 28, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Apr 23, 2020

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License G60161 (CA) Secondary
207WX0110X Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License G60161 (CA) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
954247401 Other CA BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA
954247401 Other CA ANTHEM BLUE CROSS

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What specialty is Sheryl Handler?
Sheryl Handler is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2020-04-23.