Active NPI 1326240946 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Margaret A Kessler , MD

Dermatology • Phoenix, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Margaret Kessler, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Phoenix, AZ. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine in 2005, Dr. Kessler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1331 N 7TH ST.

Dr. Kessler is affiliated with Southwest Skin Specialists Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient outpatient office visit, destruction of skin growth. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1331 N 7th St
Suite 250

Phoenix, AZ 850062754

Telephone 6023545770

Fax 6023545607

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Phoenix Diagnostic Imaging Inc Facility NPI 1508841198

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Phoenix, AZ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

21 Yrs +0.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.8 Yrs

State Avg: 18.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

75 Specialists

Practicing in Phoenix, AZ (369 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

4.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

75.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kessler (21 Years) 21 Yrs

Phoenix Specialty Average (20.8 Years) 20.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	1,229	289	$23.00	$6.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	733	532	$309.00	$92.49
17000 Destruction of skin growth	569	398	$231.00	$55.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	437	275	$435.00	$130.07
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	292	244	$341.00	$95.91
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	157	124	$388.00	$113.77
96910 Skin application of tar and ultraviolet B or petrolatum and ultraviolet B	139	14	$402.00	$115.56
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	92	52	$171.00	$51.38
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	52	44	$1032.00	$307.22
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	43	36	$833.00	$131.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	42	40	$192.00	$57.95
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	25	22	$608.00	$134.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$379.00	$109.23
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$567.00	$169.37
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	15	13	$506.00	$116.72
11603 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm	12	12	$948.00	$153.88
69100 Biopsy of ear	11	11	$325.00	$80.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	1,429	308	$23.00	$6.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	736	528	$297.00	$87.09
17000 Destruction of skin growth	593	413	$223.00	$52.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	356	244	$420.00	$122.48
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	255	217	$338.00	$92.41
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	188	156	$378.00	$108.02
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	108	65	$168.00	$48.85
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	72	71	$186.00	$54.75
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	58	18	$47.00	$13.68
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	56	$369.00	$108.66
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	54	45	$1011.00	$295.55
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	49	39	$594.00	$141.82
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	46	38	$813.00	$121.38
69100 Biopsy of ear	18	17	$321.00	$78.28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$547.00	$155.35
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	17	16	$492.00	$122.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	1,656	328	$23.00	$6.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	736	523	$295.00	$88.25
17000 Destruction of skin growth	599	423	$221.00	$51.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	313	204	$416.00	$125.04
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	258	213	$338.00	$91.63
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	213	178	$374.00	$109.02
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	96	60	$169.00	$50.02
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	86	86	$365.00	$108.85
96910 Skin application of tar and ultraviolet B or petrolatum and ultraviolet B	67	11	$388.00	$113.79
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	49	44	$587.00	$156.86
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	48	13	$47.00	$13.95
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	46	44	$184.00	$54.97
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	42	23	$24.00	$1.14
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	38	36	$1000.00	$287.61
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	35	22	$186.00	$49.15
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	33	29	$804.00	$124.27
J7308 Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg)	31	16	$1275.00	$388.22
96574 Application of light with debridement to destroy precancer skin growth	26	16	$943.00	$260.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$543.00	$152.03
69100 Biopsy of ear	17	17	$319.00	$75.22
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	14	13	$554.00	$165.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	1,284	286	$21.18	$6.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	659	467	$287.31	$89.63
17000 Destruction of skin growth	485	360	$212.70	$52.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	296	193	$410.15	$125.23
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	214	180	$335.17	$92.96
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	178	147	$365.38	$109.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	83	$358.40	$110.42
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	77	45	$171.01	$51.95
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	41	39	$178.29	$55.12
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	40	20	$23.97	$1.25
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	39	12	$46.19	$13.62
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	32	29	$995.54	$294.60
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$535.64	$159.31
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	27	19	$181.20	$40.47
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	26	23	$574.26	$142.02
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	24	22	$800.07	$122.15
17111 Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths	15	13	$429.00	$126.42
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	13	13	$416.93	$119.72
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	12	11	$534.00	$162.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	1,005	222	$17.78	$5.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	520	401	$261.16	$107.46
17000 Destruction of skin growth	392	292	$157.43	$49.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	266	191	$181.37	$73.35
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	192	164	$243.03	$89.90
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	184	153	$276.97	$108.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	69	$264.64	$104.52
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	67	63	$104.36	$44.86
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	60	35	$127.17	$52.76
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	39	11	$17.88	$1.48
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	35	35	$183.79	$75.27
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	21	21	$741.67	$300.16
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	16	16	$471.38	$153.62
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	14	11	$142.71	$44.92
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	14	14	$290.29	$112.99
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	11	11	$647.82	$123.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	1,287	268	$14.02	$5.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	597	448	$220.04	$106.54
17000 Destruction of skin growth	466	340	$135.04	$53.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	310	239	$147.84	$73.08
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	190	167	$202.00	$88.56
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	174	150	$224.06	$106.66
96910 Skin application of tar and ultraviolet B or petrolatum and ultraviolet B	165	17	$223.43	$112.32
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	83	76	$90.82	$43.86
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	61	36	$109.00	$52.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$220.00	$106.81
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	29	26	$358.31	$144.38
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	27	21	$618.48	$284.14
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	25	25	$155.00	$75.19
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	24	14	$10.88	$1.60
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	24	17	$505.71	$118.53
96574 Application of light with debridement to destroy precancer skin growth	16	11	$525.75	$252.45
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	15	12	$110.53	$41.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	1,284	280	$14.00	$5.13
17000 Destruction of skin growth	508	375	$158.00	$52.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	429	326	$131.00	$71.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	373	284	$197.00	$104.94
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	234	200	$120.00	$97.43
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	183	151	$200.00	$108.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	92	91	$197.00	$105.17
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	89	77	$78.00	$42.98
96910 Skin application of tar and ultraviolet B or petrolatum and ultraviolet B	88	15	$125.00	$110.33
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	74	54	$75.00	$32.12
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	29	29	$562.00	$296.85
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	29	23	$322.00	$145.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	26	26	$313.00	$161.28
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	25	14	$10.00	$1.79
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	21	14	$104.00	$44.78
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	20	19	$430.00	$128.39
11603 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm	12	12	$513.00	$139.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	1,438	266	$14.00	$5.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	537	387	$131.00	$71.51
17000 Destruction of skin growth	452	330	$158.00	$52.57
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	219	192	$120.00	$95.48
96910 Skin application of tar and ultraviolet B or petrolatum and ultraviolet B	183	16	$125.00	$69.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	161	127	$197.00	$105.93
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	152	118	$200.00	$107.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	98	98	$197.00	$105.56
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	94	55	$75.00	$31.73
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	79	66	$78.00	$43.00
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	42	19	$10.00	$1.79
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	40	36	$562.00	$299.37
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	38	31	$430.00	$122.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$313.00	$156.94
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	27	21	$325.00	$148.31
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	24	15	$104.00	$48.21
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	21	17	$322.00	$143.85

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License AZ 41731

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Southwest Skin Specialists Llc

1331 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 850062722

Phone: 6023545770

Southwest Skin Specialists Llc

10200 N 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 852584536

Phone: 6024941817

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active August 22, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 22, 2017

Registered at 1331 N 7TH ST, SUITE 250, PHOENIX, AZ 850062754 (Tel: 6023545770)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 22, 2017

Registered at 1331 N 7TH ST, SUITE 250, PHOENIX, AZ 850062754 (Tel: (602) 354-5770)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 22, 2017

Recorded as MARGARET KESSLER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 22, 2017

Dermatology (License #41731 in AZ)

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NPI Profile Active June 10, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 10, 2010

Registered at 1331 N 7TH ST, SUITE 250, PHOENIX, AZ 850062754 (Tel: 6023545770)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 10, 2010

Registered at 1331 N 7TH ST, SUITE 250, PHOENIX, AZ 850062754 (Tel: 6023545770)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 10, 2010

Recorded as MARGARET KESSLER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 10, 2010

Dermatology (License #41731 in AZ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 05, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326240946

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 05, 2007

Last Update: July 21, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

1331 N 7th St, Suite 250

Phoenix, AZ 850062754

Phone: 6023545770

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