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Dr. Michael Handler, MD

(7 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Neurosurgery

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1979)

Professional interests include: spine problems, neuroendoscopy, epilepsy surgery, and more.

13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 777-6100

Dr. Michael Handler, MD is a pediatric neurosurgeon in Aurora, CO specializing in pediatric neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1979 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Michael Handler, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado Medicine and UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED.

Office Locations

Address:

13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

In The News

“Henry wanted to be treated by Dr. Michael Handler, a neurologist at The Children's Hospital in Denver, but he was booked for months.”—"Student back on track after brain surgery", Greeley Tribune, December 2010

“The emotion in the room was outweighed by science, however, when Dr. Michael Handler, a pediatric neurologist at Children's Hospital in Denver, took the witness stand.”—"Teen's trial in death of baby Davey starts", Greeley Tribune, December 2004

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Handler, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1979. He completed residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (1979)

Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University Affiliated Hospitals (1981)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Children's Hospital Colorado

University of Colorado Medicine

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

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:

Midlands Choice

EXCEPT

Mines & Associates

TRICARE / HealthNet Federal Services/West Region

Presbyterian Health Plan

MotivHealth/Denver Public Schools only

Cigna Connect/Colorado Option & SureFit)

First Choice of the Midwest

Optum Behavioral Health

Kaiser Permanente

Employers Health Network/Whole Foods only

Rocky Mountain Health Plans

First Health Network

Craig/Swedish/Spaulding Health Benefit Trust

Colorado Community Health Alliance

Aetna

UnitedHealthcare

Simplified Benefits Administrators (fka UCHealth Plan Administrators)

First Choice Health

Colorado Access

Denver Health & Hospital Authority - Elevate Medicaid Choice

Because changes may not be immediately reflected, please contact your plan to understand your benefits and coverage and to make sure that both Children's Colorado and University of Colorado...

Pathway, Pathway PPO, Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Standard, Pathway PPO Standard, Pathway Essentials Standard, Pathway Essentials PPO Standard)

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Elevance

Evernorth Behavioral Health, Inc.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

- Denver Metro Region

South Dakota Department of Health - Kids with Chronic Conditions

Denver Health Medical Plan

ComPsych

Integrated Health Plans

Humana

- Colorado Springs Region

Carelon Behavioral Health

USA Managed Care Organization

Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Essentials Standard, Pathway Essentials PPO Standard)

Stratose / Zelis Healthcare

MultiPlan

Cigna

Select Health

Centivo

Big Sky Region

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Handler, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.71 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Handler, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Visualase, Inc.	$2,521 Neuro Procedure Kit $1,328	Visualase Thermal Therapy System $1,047	Visualase ENVISION Workstation $92	VISUALASE COOLED LASER APPLICATOR S $55
Brainlab, Inc.	$2,046 Curve $943	Surgical planning and navigation radiation treatment planning and positioning $454	Image Guided Surgical Device $286	Kick, Airo, Curve, Buzz, Node, Exact Trac, Novalis, TramaCad, Elements $206	Surgery Software $78	Other $79
Monteris Medical Corporation	$1,484 NeuroBlate $1,484
Medtronic, Inc.	$280 VISUALASE $197	$84
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$271 CODMAN CERTAS $116	CODMAN HAKIM Precision Valve $102	Neuro-Ultrasonic Aspiration Products $52
Other	$225 RNS System $108	CLEVIPREX $50	ROSA $34	APTIOM $33

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,681
Travel and Lodging	$3,146

Biography

Dr. Michael Handler is a specialist in pediatric neurosurgery. He has a special interest in spine problems, neuroendoscopy, and brain tumor. He is professionally affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado Medicine. Dr. Handler is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Handler trained at a hospital affiliated with New York University (NYU) and a hospital affiliated with SUNY Upstate Medical University.