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Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD

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Specializes in: Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Medical College of Wisconsin

2885 N Mayfair Road
Milwaukee, WI 53222

1-888-938-3838

Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD is a facial plastic surgeon in Appleton, WI specializing in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD is affiliated with Ascension, ADVANCED EAR NOSE AND THROAT SPECIALISTS, SC and Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Elmbrook Campus.

Office Locations

247 S Nicolet Road
Appleton, WI 54914

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2885 N Mayfair Road
Milwaukee, WI 53222

1-888-938-3838

1-888-919-1083

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2885 N Mayfair Road Advent
Wauwatosa, WI 53222

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8500 75th Street Suite 101
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

endoscopic nasal biopsy

endoscopic nasal debridement

endoscopic nasal polypectomy

endoscopic nasal surgery

endoscopic sinus surgery

inferior turbinate submucous resection

maxillofacial CT scan

minimally invasive procedures

nose surgery

polypectomy

By Affordability:

CT scan

maxillofacial CT scan

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Wisconsin, Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD performed more endoscopic nasal biopsy, endoscopic nasal debridement, endoscopic nasal polypectomy, endoscopic nasal surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, inferior turbinate submucous resection, maxillofacial (jaw/face) CT scan, minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, and polypectomy (polyp removal) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for CT scan, and maxillofacial (jaw/face) CT scan that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Appleton, WI during 2017 were nose surgery, CT scan, minimally invasive procedures and submucous resection (SMR).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	35
doctor visit	64
minimally invasive procedures	25
nose surgery	36
submucous resection (SMR)	11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD treated during 2017 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Appleton, WI during 2018 were nose surgery, CT scan, minimally invasive procedures and submucous resection (SMR).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	76
doctor visit	99
minimally invasive procedures	74
nose surgery	113
sleep study	29
submucous resection (SMR)	39

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Appleton, WI during 2019 were nose surgery, minimally invasive procedures, CT scan and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	70
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	62
diagnostic procedures	62
doctor visit	107
excision	62
gynecologic procedures	62
minimally invasive procedures	123
nose surgery	160
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	62
sleep study	42
submucous resection (SMR)	37

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Appleton, WI during 2020 were nose surgery, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	58
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	67
diagnostic procedures	67
doctor visit	78
excision	67
gynecologic procedures	67
minimally invasive procedures	118
nose surgery	148
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	67
sleep study	35
submucous resection (SMR)	30

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Appleton, WI during 2021 were nose surgery, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	102
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	122
diagnostic procedures	122
doctor visit	74
excision	122
gynecologic procedures	122
minimally invasive procedures	199
nose surgery	245
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	122
sleep study	117
submucous resection (SMR)	46

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Appleton, WI during 2022 were nose surgery, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	84
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	101
diagnostic procedures	101
doctor visit	72
excision	101
gynecologic procedures	101
minimally invasive procedures	168
nose surgery	218
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	101
sleep study	66
submucous resection (SMR)	50

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Appleton, WI during 2023 were nose surgery, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	98
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	130
diagnostic procedures	130
doctor visit	109
excision	130
gynecologic procedures	130
minimally invasive procedures	229
nose surgery	298
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	130
submucous resection (SMR)	69

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	56

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD treated as a facial plastic surgeon in Appleton, WI were nose surgery, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

CT scan	74
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	96
diagnostic procedures	96
doctor visit	86
excision	96
gynecologic procedures	96
minimally invasive procedures	133
nose surgery	174
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	96
sleep study	57
submucous resection (SMR)	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	56
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	81

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed residency at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center. He is certified by the The American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Residency: Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center

Board Certification: The American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

ADVANCED EAR NOSE AND THROAT SPECIALISTS, SC

Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Elmbrook Campus

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Entellus Medical, Inc.	$1,412 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $1,412
Aerin Medical Inc.	$1,296 RHINAER $754	Vivaer Airway Remodeling Stylus $431	Vivaer RF Stylus $91	RHINAER STYLUS $21
Stryker Corporation	$874 XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $639	ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $167	SCOPIS ENT $45	ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM $23
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$426 Propel $426
Optinose US, Inc.	$386 Xhance $386
Other	$912 ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device $148	Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $122	NUVENT $115	Clarifix $94	ACCLARENT AERA Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System $66	Other $367

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,125
Travel and Lodging	$646
Consulting Fee	$535

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Ethan B. Handler, MD.

Siesta Medical, Inc.	2020	$8,700.00	Physician Covered Recipient	common stock
Siesta Medical, Inc.	2019	$8,700.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock options
Siesta Medical, Inc.	2018	$4,400.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock options
Siesta Medical, Inc.	2014	$2,600.00	Physician Covered Recipient	equity
Siesta Medical, Inc.	2016	$1,800.00	Physician Covered Recipient	stock options
Siesta Medical, Inc.	2017	$1,800.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock

Biography

Dr. Ethan Handler, who practices in Milwaukee, WI, Appleton, WI, and Pleasant Prairie, WI, is a medical specialist in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Dr. Handler graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. He trained at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center for residency. He is professionally affiliated with Ascension.