Debra J Kester , PA-C
Physician Assistant • Herrin, IL
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Debra Kester, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Herrin, IL. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2001, Debra Kester delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 315 S 13TH ST STE 2.
Debra Kester maintains professional affiliations with Southern Illinois Medical Services Nfp, Logan Primary Care Service Corp. and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, established patient outpatient office visit, chronic care management services, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
315 S 13th St Ste 2
Herrin, IL 629483666
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
2001
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Herrin, IL
Practicing in Herrin, IL (4958 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
G2211
Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
|
354 | 228 | $28.68 | $13.50 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
217 | 165 | $199.61 | $104.17 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
197 | 146 | $141.45 | $73.38 |
|
99490
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
|
190 | 45 | $82.00 | $50.99 |
|
81002
Urinalysis, manual test
|
22 | 15 | $17.00 | $3.41 |
|
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
|
21 | 21 | $256.71 | $135.76 |
|
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
16 | 16 | $173.38 | $91.07 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2024-08-26NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Southern Illinois Medical Services Nfp
2601 W Main St, Carbondale, IL 629011031
Phone: 6185495361
Southern Illinois Medical Services Nfp
405 Rushing Dr, Herrin, IL 629483730
Phone: 6189933300
Southern Illinois Medical Services Nfp
203 Bailey Ln, Benton, IL 628121969
Phone: 6184385670
Logan Primary Care Service Corp.
405 Rushing Dr, Herrin, IL 629483730
Southern Illinois Medical Services Nfp
203 Bailey Ln, Benton, IL 628121969
Phone: 6184385670
Secondary Practice Locations
405 Rushing Dr
Herrin, IL 629483730
Phone: 6189933300
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Internal Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner
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Registered at 315 S 13TH ST STE 2, HERRIN, IL 629483666 (Tel: 6189425883)
Registered at PO BOX 3988, CARBONDALE, IL 629023988 (Tel: 6184575200)
Physician Assistant (License #085001727 in IL)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 517 N MAIN ST, ANNA, IL 629061668 (Tel: 6188332295)
Registered at 2838 NORTH AVE, METROPOLIS, IL 629602900 (Tel: 6185243731)
Recorded as DEBRA KESTER, PA-C
Physician Assistant
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
Po Box 3988
Carbondale, IL 629023988
Phone: 6184575200
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