Active NPI 1538103577 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert Ross Kester , MD

Urology • Pineville, LA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Kester, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Urology in Pineville, LA. Practice services are available at 2495 SHREVEPORT HWY under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include automated urinalysis test, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2495 Shreveport Hwy

Pineville, LA 713604044

Telephone 9543622720

Fax 9543622762

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Alexandria Vamc Facility NPI 1922066968

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Pineville, LA

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 10.5 Yrs

State Avg: 26.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1 Specialists

Practicing in Pineville, LA (217 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

77.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2022)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	25	24	$10.00	$2.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	28	$77.80	$50.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$240.35	$127.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	25	$117.95	$78.16
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	17	17	$311.40	$77.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	21	20	$338.43	$216.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	15	$109.50	$79.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	62	15	$98.00	$79.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	49	26	$99.00	$77.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	24	$145.00	$114.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$226.00	$179.30
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	29	23	$189.00	$149.81

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-02-20

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License FL ME161833

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Urology - Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2088F0040X

State License FL ME161833

A subspecialist in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery is a physician in Urology or Obstetrics and Gynecology who, by virtue of education and training, is prepared to provide consultation and comprehensive management of women with complex benign pelvic conditions, lower urinary tract disorders, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Comprehensive management includes those diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with these conditions and complications resulting from them.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

228440000 (ME)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cigna

7568282 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID United

F00092113100 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare

P01378091 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Harvard Pilgrim

E78811 (ME)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Health Options

ZCHG8 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Anthem

079191 (ME)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Avmed

376656 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna

4123968 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Optimum

P959149 (FL)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners

Cynthia Mirand

Physician Assistant

NPI 1144865098

James Celestin

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1194276899

Sonia Otte , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1306182555

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Martine Gustave

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1619692621

Dr. Angelo Gousse , MD

Urology

NPI 1821028259

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

20 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location February 20, 2025

Registered at 2495 SHREVEPORT HWY, PINEVILLE, LA 713604044 (Tel: 9543622720)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 20, 2025

Registered at 1291 COSTA DEL SOL, BROWNSVILLE, TX 785207460 (Tel: 2187319610)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 20, 2025

Urology (License #ME161833 in FL)

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Updated Practice Location December 07, 2023

Registered at 21097 NE 27TH CT STE 200, AVENTURA, FL 331801237 (Tel: 9543622720)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 07, 2023

Registered at 21097 NE 27TH CT STE 200, AVENTURA, FL 331801237 (Tel: 9543622720)

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Updated Practice Location May 23, 2019

Registered at 712 S CASCADE ST, FERGUS FALLS, MN 565372913 (Tel: 2187368000)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 23, 2019

Urology (License #ME82832 in FL)

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NPI Profile Active August 24, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 24, 2017

Registered at 777 E 25TH ST, SUITE 304, HIALEAH, FL 330133825 (Tel: 3056966555)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 24, 2017

Registered at 777 E 25TH ST, SUITE 304, HIALEAH, FL 330133825 (Tel: (305) 696-6555)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 24, 2017

Recorded as ROBERT KESTER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 24, 2017

Urology (License #ME82832 in FL)

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Updated Practice Location March 10, 2017

Registered at 777 E 25TH ST, SUITE 304, HIALEAH, FL 330133825 (Tel: 3056966555)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 10, 2017

Registered at 777 E 25TH ST, SUITE 304, HIALEAH, FL 330133825 (Tel: 3056966555)

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NPI Profile Active January 23, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 23, 2015

Registered at 1951 SW 172ND AVE, SUITE 305, MIRAMAR, FL 330295593 (Tel: 3056067028)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 23, 2015

Registered at 2234 COLONIAL BLVD, ATTN: PAYER CONTRACTING & RELATIONS, FORT MYERS, FL 339071412 (Tel: 2399317342)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 23, 2015

Recorded as ROBERT KESTER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 23, 2015

Urology (License #ME82832 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 16, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1538103577

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 16, 2006

Last Update: February 20, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1291 Costa Del Sol

Brownsville, TX 785207460

Phone: 2187319610

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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