Active NPI 1255373098 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David Tesser , MD

Plastic Surgery • Merrick, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Tesser, MD is a certified Plastic Surgery practicing in Merrick, NY. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from New York Medical College in 1990, Dr. Tesser delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1825 MERRICK RD.

Dr. Tesser accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, 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

1825 Merrick Rd

Merrick, NY 115664532

Telephone 5163772738

Fax 5163777705

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Doctors Medical Office Pllc Facility NPI 1164848818

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New York Medical College

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Plastic Surgery in Merrick, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

36 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 36.0 Yrs

State Avg: 30.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1 Specialists

Practicing in Merrick, NY (476 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

85.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tesser (36 Years) 36 Yrs

Merrick Specialty Average (36.0 Years) 36.0 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
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	334	44	$3000.00	$256.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	167	21	$850.00	$145.72
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	151	25	$1053.31	$204.91
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	13	13	$1119.23	$251.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	208	40	$3000.00	$271.20
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	111	23	$1068.47	$207.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	86	21	$852.33	$148.30
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	22	11	$2879.55	$138.32
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$1200.00	$256.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	215	46	$3000.00	$286.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	134	31	$849.25	$151.77
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	56	20	$1025.00	$215.63
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	26	26	$1128.85	$266.47
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	13	12	$1500.00	$214.08
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	12	12	$3000.00	$96.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	224	56	$3000.00	$292.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	209	50	$850.96	$155.82
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	37	37	$1500.00	$218.54
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	37	36	$3000.00	$104.30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$931.82	$203.64
14040 Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less	11	11	$10590.91	$657.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	229	56	$2988.21	$284.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	184	51	$845.38	$129.25
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	40	39	$1500.00	$208.45
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	35	34	$3000.00	$115.35
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$1100.00	$248.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	279	63	$3096.77	$272.65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	265	64	$850.00	$125.38
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	48	47	$3000.00	$107.43
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	44	44	$1500.00	$198.58
14040 Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less	14	13	$10285.71	$648.57
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	11	11	$1040.91	$239.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	167	41	$3000.00	$255.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	150	39	$850.00	$117.32
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	21	19	$3000.00	$96.65
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	20	20	$1432.50	$184.81
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	18	18	$980.56	$227.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	213	52	$2997.65	$251.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	189	45	$839.95	$115.96
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	28	28	$1312.50	$186.19
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	27	27	$3000.00	$107.80
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	14	14	$957.14	$224.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$908.33	$178.62

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Plastic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208200000X

State License NY 202643

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Lawrence Tesser , DPM

Podiatrist

NPI 1053393868

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

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 July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1825 MERRICK RD, MERRICK, NY 115664532 (Tel: 5163772738)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 2536 ARMY PL, BELLMORE, NY 117104807 (Tel: 9142450571)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as DAVID TESSER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Plastic Surgery (License #202643 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 12, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1255373098

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 12, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2536 Army Pl

Bellmore, NY 117104807

Phone: 9142450571

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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