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Thomas Handel, O.D.

Optometrist in Akron, OH · enumerated 2006 · authorized official Thomas Handel, Owner.

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

National Provider Identifier

1033289616

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)
Legal business name Thomas Handel, O.D.
Other name <Unavail>
Practice address 919 E Turkeyfoot Lake Rd, Suite C, Akron, OH, 44312
Phone (330) 899-0202
Fax (330) 899-0205
Enumeration date Nov 9, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jun 10, 2016

Taxonomy & classification

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

Authorized official

Name Thomas Handel
Title Owner
Phone (330) 899-0202

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
000000167363 Other OH ANTHEM BCBS
DP4280 Other OH RAILROAD MEDICARE

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What is a Type 2 NPI?
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What type of organization is Thomas Handel, O.D.?
Thomas Handel, O.D. is registered in NPPES as a Optometrist (its primary provider taxonomy).

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2016-06-10.