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Thomas H Handel, OD

Optometrist in Akron, OH · enumerated 2006.

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

National Provider Identifier

1528038395

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Thomas H Handel

Credential OD

Sex Male

Practice address Akron, OH, 44312

Phone (330) 899-0202

Fax (330) 899-0205

Enumeration date Jan 25, 2006

Last updated in NPPES Mar 25, 2014

Street address withheld: NPPES sole-proprietor addresses can be home addresses. See our data policy.

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 3945 (OH) Primary

OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
410045106	Other	OH	RAILROAD MEDICARE HVC
136758	Other	OH	ANTHEM BCBS AEC
387843	Other	OH	ANTHEM BCBS HVC
410021629	Other	OH	RAILROAD MEDICARE AEC
0866022	Medicaid	OH	-

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Thomas Handel is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Optometrist. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2014-03-25.