Active NPI 1780849216 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Cesar Cestero , MD

Internal Medicine • Atlanta, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Cesar Cestero, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Atlanta, GA. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2004, Dr. Cestero delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD.

Dr. Cestero is affiliated with Northside Primary Care Professional Services,Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, chronic care management services, first, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1000 Johnson Ferry Rd

Atlanta, GA 303421606

Telephone 4048518000

Fax 4042577171

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Northside Radiology Associates Llc Facility NPI 1013960657

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Atlanta, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs +0.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.1 Yrs

State Avg: 25.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

901 Specialists

Practicing in Atlanta, GA (4065 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

17.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

65.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cestero (22 Years) 22 Yrs

Atlanta Specialty Average (21.1 Years) 21.1 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	344	202	$384.89	$125.79
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	306	58	$189.00	$61.62
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	280	174	$23.00	$8.65
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	107	102	$44.00	$14.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	102	78	$273.00	$89.52
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	83	78	$103.00	$33.10
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	40	38	$10.00	$3.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$339.00	$109.98
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	20	20	$40.00	$32.05
82274 Stool analysis for blood, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay	18	18	$68.00	$15.60
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	17	17	$187.00	$81.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$503.00	$164.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	266	189	$386.79	$126.59
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	237	162	$23.00	$8.40
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	121	42	$184.57	$61.68
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	110	106	$45.53	$14.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	94	72	$273.61	$89.57
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	46	41	$101.96	$33.70
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	45	45	$382.44	$127.47
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	23	23	$40.00	$30.52
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	22	22	$350.00	$71.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$339.00	$111.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	218	142	$23.00	$2.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	212	151	$390.16	$127.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	102	76	$276.00	$89.68
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	64	64	$336.00	$130.07
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	61	59	$58.00	$14.28
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	42	37	$99.00	$34.17
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	20	20	$40.00	$29.43
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	12	12	$334.75	$68.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	196	133	$23.00	$3.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	192	127	$357.47	$131.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	81	71	$268.22	$90.99
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	57	57	$336.00	$132.56
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	50	50	$58.00	$15.06
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	24	14	$210.00	$72.21
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	24	24	$99.00	$34.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$495.50	$170.73
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	15	15	$40.00	$17.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$333.00	$114.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	126	88	$314.00	$109.91
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	95	70	$23.00	$2.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	94	75	$213.00	$75.21
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	76	74	$210.00	$73.03
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	42	40	$58.00	$17.23
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	35	35	$336.00	$116.81
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	30	28	$99.00	$32.90
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$484.00	$166.19

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	166	162	$588.00	$203.08
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	78	77	$400.00	$137.50
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$296.00	$101.93
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	15	15	$210.00	$72.95
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	13	13	$536.00	$186.23

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	173	93	$210.00	$80.80
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	117	113	$588.00	$224.96
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	115	58	$301.00	$115.61
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	45	45	$210.00	$79.48
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	24	24	$400.00	$152.14
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	15	15	$536.00	$206.76

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	223	91	$210.00	$72.12
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	89	87	$588.00	$202.60
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	62	27	$301.00	$104.31
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	43	40	$210.00	$72.46
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	21	$400.00	$136.83
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	16	16	$390.00	$135.74
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	14	14	$536.00	$185.72

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-02-17

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License GA 071670

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License CT 51886

Hospitalist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

State License GA 071670

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

003148276A (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northside Primary Care Professional Services,llc

5670 Peachtree-Dunwoody Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 303424791

Phone: 4042559100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Anesthesiology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Anesthesiologist Assistant

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Dr. Nick Taher , MD

Hospitalist

NPI 1013941947

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Marnie Sosnovsky , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023060134

Physician Assistant

Kezira Horton

Specialist/Technologist, Pathology

NPI 1033084447

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 17, 2020

Recorded as CESAR CESTERO, M.D.

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NPI Profile Active February 19, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 19, 2017

Registered at 1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD, ATLANTA, GA 303421606 (Tel: 4048518000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 19, 2017

Registered at 1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD, ATLANTA, GA 303421606 (Tel: 4048518000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 19, 2017

Recorded as CESAR CESTERO GUZMAN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 19, 2017

Internal Medicine (License #51886 in CT)

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NPI Profile Active December 17, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 17, 2013

Registered at 2800 MAIN ST, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 066064201 (Tel: 2035766000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 17, 2013

Registered at 2800 MAIN ST, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE, BRIDGEPORT, CT 066064201 (Tel: 2035766000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 17, 2013

Recorded as CESAR CESTERO GUZMAN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 17, 2013

Internal Medicine (License #51886 in CT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 24, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1780849216

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 24, 2008

Last Update: February 17, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1000 Johnson Ferry Rd

Atlanta, GA 303421606

Phone: 4048518000

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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