Quick answers
- Where does Nelson M. Handal see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Dothan, AL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Nelson M. Handal's specialty?
- Medicare lists Psychiatry as the primary specialty.
- Does Nelson M. Handal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nelson M. Handal accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Nelson M. Handal offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Nelson M. Handal offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is Nelson M. Handal's NPI number?
- 1154471548. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Nelson M. Handal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 408 Healthwest DrDothan, AL 36303
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nelson M. Handal as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Dothan Behavioral Medicine Clinic PC9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Dothan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dothan, AL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1981 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154471548 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians