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Dr. Jacob Handszer, MD

Pain Medicine*
4.7 (131)
Map Pin Small Brewster, NY
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33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Jacob Handszer, MD

Dr. Jacob Handszer, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Brewster, NY. They specialize in Pain Medicine, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Anesthesiology. They graduated from NEW YORK Medical College and is affiliated with Danbury Hospital, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Northern Westchester Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, Phelps Hospital and Putnam Hospital Center. Patients rated Dr. Handszer an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Handszer works at Practice in Brewster, NY with other offices in Carmel, NY and Mount Kisco, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Radiculopathy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Handszer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Mount Kisco Medical Group PC
    185 Route 312, Brewster, NY 10509 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (845) 278-7000
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Putnam Hospital Center - 664 Urology
    664 Stoneleigh Ave, Carmel, NY 10512 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (845) 279-2000
  3. 3
    Office
    110 S Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (845) 279-3900
  4. 4
    Mount Kisco Medical Group PC
    90 S Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (914) 241-1050

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Danbury Hospital
  • Vassar Brothers Medical Center
  • Northern Westchester Hospital
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
  • Phelps Hospital
  • Putnam Hospital Center

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Radiculopathy
Spondylitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spinal Stenosis
Facet Blocks
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Cancer Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fibromyalgia
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Upper Back Pain
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection
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    About Dr. Jacob Handszer, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pain Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1861492076
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • NEW YORK Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Handszer accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Handszer has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Handszer has seen patients for Radiculopathy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Handszer on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    131 patients have reviewed Dr. Handszer. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Handszer.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Handszer, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Handszer appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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