Dr. Michael H. Handler, MD

  • Aurora, CO
  • Neurosurgeon
NPI1477646826
Publications
82
Industry payments
$3,575
Medical group
1
State license
1
Year NPI issued
2006
Practice address
13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
Practice phone
Call (720) 777-6126
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Primary practice

Children's Hospital Colorado

Aurora, Colorado

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Dr. Michael H. Handler is a neurosurgeon in Aurora, Colorado

Dr. Handler practices at Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora, Colorado.

Dr. Handler's NPI, 1477646826, was assigned on September 30, 2006. Dr. Handler graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1979. Dr. Handler holds Colorado license 33159.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
September 30, 2006
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(720) 777-6126
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
73
Medical school graduation
1979

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Michael H. Handler practices at Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora, Colorado

Dr. Handler's primary practice is Children's Hospital Colorado, at 13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045 in Adams County. The practice phone is (720) 777-6126.

  • Children's Hospital Colorado
    13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045 · Adams CountyPhone(720) 777-6126

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Michael H. Handler is affiliated with 1 site of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Handler's primary practice is Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora, Colorado. The medical group on file is University of Colorado Medicine (CU Medicine).

Children's Hospital ColoradoAurora, ColoradoPrimary
University of Colorado Medicine (CU Medicine)Primary care group, Aurora, CO

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data

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SiteEHR vendor and product
Children's Hospital ColoradoAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Michael H. Handler is one of 143 neurosurgeons in Colorado

Neurological surgery is Dr. Handler's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207T00000X. Dr. Handler is licensed in Colorado.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Neurological surgery, ColoradoPrimaryLicense 33159 · taxonomy 207T00000X

Neurosurgeons near Dr. Handler

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Michael H. Handler's patients have a median age of 8

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Handler's median patient age at 8, with 43% women.

Dr. Handler's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 8

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women43%
  • Men57%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Michael H. Handler has 82 publications on record

Dmand AI links 82 papers to Dr. Handler, published from 2011 to 2025. 2017 was the busiest year, with 6. The most frequent topics are Brain Neoplasms, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Cell Line, Tumor. Dr. Handler has published most often in J Neurosurg Pediatr. Dr. Handler's most frequent co-authors are Nicholas K. Foreman, MD, Rajeev Vibhakar, MD and Todd Hankinson, MD.

Papers82
Years published2011 to 2025

Dr. Handler's papers by year, 2016 to 2025

Topics Dr. Handler writes about most

  • Brain Neoplasms
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Proliferation
  • Gene Expression Profiling
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Ependymoma
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic

Dr. Handler's most frequent co-authors

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Michael H. Handler received $3,575 in industry payments from 2016 to 2024

CMS Open Payments shows 28 general payments to Dr. Handler from 6 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2024. Travel and lodging make up the largest share, 50% of the total. Brainlab, Inc. paid the most, $1,692.

General payments to Dr. Handler by program year, 2016 to 2024

General payments to Dr. Handler by kind, 2016 to 2024

$3.6Kin total
  • Travel and lodging$1,79050%
  • Food and beverage$1,78550%

Companies that paid Dr. Handler the most, 2016 to 2024

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Michael H. Handler graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Dr. Handler graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1979.

  1. Medical schoolUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

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Sources for Dr. Michael H. Handler's profile data

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NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
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What is Dr. Michael H. Handler's NPI number?

Dr. Michael H. Handler's NPI number is 1477646826. It was assigned on September 30, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Michael H. Handler?

Dr. Michael H. Handler is a neurosurgeon in Aurora, Colorado. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Neurological Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207T00000X).

Where does Dr. Michael H. Handler practice?

Dr. Handler practices at 13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045. Dr. Handler's primary practice is Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora, Colorado.

What is Dr. Michael H. Handler's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Handler is (720) 777-6126.

What is Dr. Michael H. Handler's medical license number?

Dr. Handler holds Colorado license 33159.

What medical group is Dr. Michael H. Handler part of?

Dr. Handler is linked to University of Colorado Medicine (CU Medicine).

Where did Dr. Michael H. Handler go to medical school?

Dr. Handler graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1979.

Has Dr. Michael H. Handler received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $3,575 in general payments to Dr. Handler from 6 companies from 2016 to 2024. The largest total came from Brainlab, Inc.

How long has Dr. Michael H. Handler been practicing?

Dr. Handler graduated from medical school in 1979, 47 years ago.

Does Dr. Michael H. Handler do research?

Dmand AI links 82 publications to Dr. Handler, published from 2011 to 2025.

Who does Dr. Michael H. Handler publish with?

Dr. Handler's most frequent co-authors are Nicholas K. Foreman, MD (42 shared papers), Rajeev Vibhakar, MD (23 shared papers) and Todd Hankinson, MD (19 shared papers).

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