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Dr. Alexander Tkeshelashvili Kessler , MD

Internal Medicine • Canton, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alexander Kessler, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Canton, GA. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1995, Dr. Kessler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 50 MEDICAL LANE.

Dr. Kessler is affiliated with Physiotherapy Associates Inc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, urinalysis, manual test, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

50 Medical Lane

Canton, GA 301142417

Telephone 7703452300
Fax 7703452330
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Medical Care Of Georgia, P.c. Facility NPI 1124297163

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Emory University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Canton, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
31 Yrs +0.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 30.9 Yrs
State Avg: 25.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
18 Specialists

Practicing in Canton, GA (4065 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
33.3% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
48.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kessler (31 Years) 31 Yrs
Canton Specialty Average (30.9 Years) 30.9 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
1,656 662 $229.49 $117.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
291 187 $151.38 $83.11
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
283 186 $308.31 $166.18
81002 Urinalysis, manual test
196 112 $24.64 $3.41
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
128 23 $12.91 $0.97
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
109 36 $30.67 $13.15
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
107 81 $300.89 $118.33
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional
90 51 $61.84 $21.49
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
89 89 $216.17 $115.96
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
87 48 $241.00 $107.17
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg
74 17 $12.70 $0.11
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg
67 17 $18.70 $1.30
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
66 59 $433.74 $156.28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
62 62 $241.13 $153.76
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine
41 41 $30.56 $29.95
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus
40 18 $40.00 $15.62
90661 Influenza vaccine, trivalent derived from cell cultures
38 38 $80.00 $36.11
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus
27 26 $50.00 $33.44
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report
27 25 $86.00 $13.31
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity
18 17 $317.94 $250.22
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)
13 12 $50.00 $15.28
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity
11 11 $270.82 $188.10

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License GA 050647

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 - Infectious Disease

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RI0200X

State License GA 050647

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
00958009A (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Physiotherapy Associates Inc

655 Molly Ln, Woodstock, GA 301896519

Phone: 7705171080

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address November 04, 2019

Registered at 50 MEDICAL LN, CANTON, GA 301142417 (Tel: 7703452300)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 04, 2019

Internal Medicine (License #050647 in GA)

NPI Profile Active August 31, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 31, 2010

Registered at 50 MEDICAL LANE, CANTON, GA 301142417 (Tel: 7703452300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 31, 2010

Registered at 50 MEDICAL LANE, CANTON, GA 301142417 (Tel: 7703452300)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 31, 2010

Recorded as ALEXANDER KESSLER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 31, 2010

Internal Medicine (License #050647 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 16, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1518949528
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 16, 2005
Last Update: November 04, 2019
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

50 Medical Ln

Canton, GA 301142417

Phone: 7703452300

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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