Active NPI 1750497509 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Kent J Kessler , MD

Surgery • Richmond, KY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kent Kessler, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Richmond, KY. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1991, Dr. Kessler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1110 LANCASTER RD STE 3.

Dr. Kessler is affiliated with Baptist Health Medical Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1110 Lancaster Rd Ste 3

Richmond, KY 404758792

Telephone 8596233576

Fax 8596249682

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Central Kentucky Surgery, Psc Facility NPI 1386728897

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Richmond, KY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +3.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 31.3 Yrs

State Avg: 25.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Richmond, KY (495 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

62.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kessler (35 Years) 35 Yrs

Richmond Specialty Average (31.3 Years) 31.3 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	124	78	$172.00	$85.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	40	$243.00	$122.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$212.00	$105.84
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	27	26	$493.00	$173.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$318.00	$160.25
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	26	25	$432.00	$54.88
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	23	20	$159.00	$78.40
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	19	19	$297.00	$97.68
76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis	18	16	$175.00	$46.29
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	15	$259.00	$121.68
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	13	12	$216.00	$80.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	147	91	$172.00	$84.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	50	$243.00	$120.14
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	45	45	$318.00	$155.24
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$212.00	$105.57
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	27	25	$297.00	$101.58
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	23	23	$493.00	$158.02
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	20	17	$166.95	$82.73
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	19	19	$432.00	$70.41
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	13	13	$216.00	$81.10
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	12	11	$208.00	$101.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	152	102	$149.24	$84.87
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	67	$206.78	$105.01
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	48	48	$500.85	$187.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	40	40	$311.80	$159.64
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	34	33	$491.12	$108.00
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	34	34	$606.06	$72.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	27	$202.61	$117.82
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	24	22	$178.56	$87.84
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	20	18	$215.45	$82.27
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	16	11	$137.88	$68.33
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$260.62	$129.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	226	144	$137.29	$86.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	63	63	$310.00	$159.08
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	61	$202.00	$105.77
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	45	45	$572.00	$115.32
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	38	37	$506.00	$183.96
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	37	36	$701.00	$85.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	34	$202.00	$120.71
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	33	31	$215.00	$78.67
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	26	20	$172.40	$86.74
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	12	12	$1547.00	$609.83
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	11	11	$872.00	$247.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	233	146	$137.00	$70.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	103	93	$202.00	$104.21
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	37	36	$572.00	$100.50
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	35	28	$194.00	$84.38
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	31	31	$506.00	$174.01
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	27	27	$701.00	$66.46
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	27	19	$172.06	$86.29
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	14	12	$631.00	$213.48
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	14	14	$270.00	$118.86
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$262.00	$135.60
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	11	11	$872.00	$253.55
76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis	11	11	$172.82	$45.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	412	264	$137.00	$69.71
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	94	92	$572.00	$103.67
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	77	74	$506.00	$146.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	69	$202.00	$98.31
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	67	64	$701.00	$67.95
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	50	45	$180.00	$83.33
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	40	39	$872.00	$250.34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	31	30	$82.00	$42.10
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	30	30	$262.00	$129.35
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	27	27	$1547.00	$679.14
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	26	24	$169.27	$83.96
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	20	19	$139.00	$70.52
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	14	12	$270.00	$112.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	352	242	$136.35	$68.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	151	133	$202.79	$98.91
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	93	89	$522.91	$109.96
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	90	88	$557.64	$156.78
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	90	88	$683.00	$48.26
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	47	43	$170.87	$82.86
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	39	23	$139.38	$69.93
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast	34	25	$171.90	$85.86
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	33	33	$782.00	$251.32
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	20	19	$264.10	$126.76
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	15	15	$1548.07	$687.28
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$194.77	$97.22
49561 Repair of trapped incisional or abdominal hernia	12	12	$2020.67	$858.72
49568 Placement of mesh to repair incisional or abdominal hernia	11	11	$587.18	$260.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	394	255	$136.78	$67.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	207	163	$203.22	$99.65
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	99	98	$595.23	$150.32
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	95	95	$694.60	$67.12
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	72	69	$531.00	$112.59
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	45	45	$795.73	$245.13
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	37	37	$167.00	$82.96
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	31	28	$11.00	$5.35
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	27	20	$138.74	$68.98
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	25	24	$259.24	$130.84
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	20	18	$623.00	$262.64
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	18	18	$1549.00	$654.28
76641 Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast	17	13	$196.00	$97.43
10022 Fine needle aspiration using imaging guidance	15	13	$295.00	$128.98
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$196.00	$96.73
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	14	$82.87	$40.19
10061 Complicated or multiple drainage of skin abscess	11	11	$440.27	$177.72

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-12-10

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License KY 29306

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

64239601 (KY)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Us Dept Of Labor

163843500 (KY)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cha

3096 (KY)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Passport Health Plan

1122500 (KY)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cigna

3781364 (KY)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Anthem

000000050185 (KY)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna

0005961093 (KY)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID United Healthcare

1700281 (KY)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Pgba, Llc

1750497509 (KY)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Palmetto Gba

020035606 (KY)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Baptist Health Medical Group Inc

4071 Tates Creek Centre Dr, Lexington, KY 405173094

Phone: 8592604390

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Christian Knecht , MD

Surgery

NPI 1184730863

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Hameed Koury , MD

Surgery

NPI 1215043047

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active June 12, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 12, 2012

Registered at 1110 LANCASTER RD STE 3, RICHMOND, KY 404758792 (Tel: 8596233576)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 12, 2012

Registered at 1110 LANCASTER RD STE 3, RICHMOND, KY 404758792 (Tel: 8596233576)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 12, 2012

Recorded as KENT KESSLER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 12, 2012

Surgery (License #29306 in KY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 22, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1750497509

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 22, 2006

Last Update: December 10, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1110 Lancaster Rd Ste 3

Richmond, KY 404758792

Phone: 8596233576

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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