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Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD

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(Dr. Daniel Mark Van Handel, M.D.)

(293 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Professional interests include: acid reflux (GERD), ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and more.

15700 37th Avenue North Suite #300
Plymouth, MN 55446

(612) 871-1145

Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD is a gastroenterologist in Plymouth, MN specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD is affiliated with MNGI Digestive Health and MNGI DIGESTIVE HEALTH PA.

Office Locations

15700 37th Avenue North Suite #300
Plymouth, MN 55446

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2023, Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

blood draw

phlebotomy for lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD performed more blood draw, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2012, Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Plymouth, MN during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	208
doctor visit	72
esophageal dilation	20
gastrointestinal procedures	296
minimally invasive procedures	296
preventive care	45
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	208

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Plymouth, MN during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	277
doctor visit	162
esophageal dilation	24
gastrointestinal procedures	342
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
minimally invasive procedures	342
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	277

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	160

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	19
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Plymouth, MN during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	22
diagnostic procedures	267
doctor visit	205
esophageal dilation	40
gastrointestinal procedures	383
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	383
preventive care	48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	267

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	29
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Plymouth, MN during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	39
diagnostic procedures	175
doctor visit	200
esophageal dilation	29
gastrointestinal procedures	264
lab tests	43
minimally invasive procedures	264
preventive care	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	175

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	572
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	24
Less than 65	182

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Plymouth, MN during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	46
diagnostic procedures	147
doctor visit	69
gastrointestinal procedures	147
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
lab tests	89
minimally invasive procedures	147
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	147

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	19
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Plymouth, MN during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	44
diagnostic procedures	131
doctor visit	58
esophageal dilation	13
gastrointestinal procedures	161
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
lab tests	73
minimally invasive procedures	161
preventive care	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	131

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	20
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	23
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Plymouth, MN during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	69
diagnostic procedures	142
doctor visit	77
gastrointestinal procedures	182
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
lab tests	125
minimally invasive procedures	182
preventive care	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	142

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	33
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Plymouth, MN during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	20
blood draw	80
chemotherapy	20
diagnostic procedures	206
doctor visit	90
gastrointestinal procedures	246
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
lab tests	137
minimally invasive procedures	266
preventive care	40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	206

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	11
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Plymouth, MN during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, lab tests, gastrointestinal procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	38
blood draw	113
chemotherapy	38
diagnostic procedures	168
doctor visit	80
esophageal dilation	14
gastrointestinal procedures	194
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
lab tests	201
minimally invasive procedures	264
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	168

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	16
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Plymouth, MN during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	36
blood draw	94
chemotherapy	36
diagnostic procedures	218
doctor visit	50
esophageal dilation	13
gastrointestinal procedures	242
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
lab tests	93
minimally invasive procedures	350
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	218

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	16
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Plymouth, MN during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	85
diagnostic procedures	122
doctor visit	78
esophageal dilation	17
gastrointestinal procedures	139
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
minimally invasive procedures	155
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	122

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	15
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Plymouth, MN were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	31
blood draw	65
chemotherapy	31
diagnostic procedures	187
doctor visit	103
esophageal dilation	21
gastrointestinal procedures	236
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
lab tests	108
minimally invasive procedures	255
preventive care	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	187

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	241
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	77
85 and over	18
Less than 65	72
65 to 74	126

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He completed residency at University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Residency: University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MNGI Digestive Health

MNGI DIGESTIVE HEALTH PA

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

America's PPO

Primewest

WI Medicaid

Triwest

Blue Cross/BlueShield

Medica

Blue Plus

Healthpartners

United Healthcare (except UHC Medicare Advantage Plan)

U-Care

MultiPlan

Group Health of Eau Claire

Hennepin Health

Medicare

Humana Choice Care

Allina Health/Aetna

Aetna

Medical Assistance

Beech Street

South Country Health Alliance

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 293 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Plymouth, MN.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Great doctor his explanations was very very clear, he listen me with great attention.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-21

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I am very pleased regarding my visit with Dr. Van Handel.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-25

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Van Handel was great.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$36,382 REBYOTA $36,382
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$14,917 ENTYVIO $13,617	$1,300
CONMED Corporation	$1,440 CONMED Biopsy $1,440
Boston Scientific Corporation	$209 GENERAL - THERAPIES $126	$83
Gilead Sciences Inc	$190 Harvoni $190
Other	$556 EsophyX $163	REMICADE $126	ENTYVIO $74	LINX Reflux Management System $66	Lupron $52	Other $76

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$49,099
Food and Beverage	$1,780
Consulting Fee	$1,440
Education	$1,244
Travel and Lodging	$131

Research Payments

Dr. Daniel M. Van Handel, MD has received 46 research payments totaling $390,022.

Biography

Dr. Daniel Van Handel's specialty is adult gastroenterology. His clinical interests include hepatobiliary disorders, crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Van Handel studied medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Arizona for residency. He is affiliated with MNGI Digestive Health. Dr. Van Handel has an open panel in Plymouth, MN according to Doctor.com.