Active NPI 1740379239 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Monica Rae Kessler , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Eagle Pass, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Monica Kessler, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Eagle Pass, TX. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2006, Monica Kessler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 590 E MAIN ST STE A.

Monica Kessler is affiliated with Methodist Carenow Urgent Care Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

590 E Main St Ste A

Eagle Pass, TX 788524773

Telephone 8307733331

Fax 8307732981

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Maverick County Medical Family Center Facility NPI 1467583286

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Eagle Pass, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

20 Yrs +2.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.0 Yrs

State Avg: 13.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Eagle Pass, TX (11140 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

70.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kessler (20 Years) 20 Yrs

Eagle Pass Specialty Average (18.0 Years) 18.0 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	61	$320.00	$102.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$483.00	$133.96
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	16	16	$154.00	$34.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	15	$220.00	$73.78
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$316.00	$90.64
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	15	15	$50.00	$16.20
87428 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza	14	14	$204.00	$68.88
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	12	11	$74.00	$11.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	212	21	$1.00	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	86	77	$220.00	$73.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	59	$320.00	$103.42
87428 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza	42	42	$204.00	$55.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$316.00	$90.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	36	36	$483.00	$135.94
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	28	27	$154.00	$34.62
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	26	24	$74.00	$11.56
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	20	17	$11.00	$3.41
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	19	19	$50.00	$16.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	432	141	$114.58	$74.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	245	109	$163.42	$105.73
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	225	118	$18.75	$2.98
82947 Blood glucose (sugar) level	171	52	$56.25	$3.88
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	117	61	$50.00	$9.60
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	117	39	$18.22	$11.80
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	94	18	$28.13	$0.50
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	67	13	$12.50	$1.68
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	51	38	$18.60	$3.45
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	37	27	$31.25	$6.18
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	36	27	$37.50	$5.14
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	23	21	$17.93	$11.73
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	20	12	$30.00	$1.12
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	12	12	$154.00	$41.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	198	102	$111.31	$75.69
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	173	104	$18.75	$3.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	152	99	$158.13	$106.00
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	87	42	$17.25	$11.73
82947 Blood glucose (sugar) level	85	44	$56.25	$3.93
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	54	14	$28.13	$0.52
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	52	43	$50.00	$9.71
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	45	12	$12.50	$2.03
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	43	41	$37.50	$29.94
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	43	41	$45.00	$16.47
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis	37	31	$31.25	$6.23
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	37	31	$37.50	$5.18
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	28	24	$18.75	$3.48
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	22	19	$27.69	$18.83
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	19	19	$17.93	$12.19
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	13	12	$43.75	$10.53
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	12	12	$121.11	$70.59
95921 Testing of autonomic nervous system function and heart rate response to deep breathing	12	12	$109.68	$74.58
95923 Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function	12	12	$160.49	$109.13

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	30	13	$104.00	$60.30
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$225.00	$113.40

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	37	11	$104.00	$58.67
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	20	16	$225.00	$110.24

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-11-17

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License TX PA04865

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.

Emergency Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License TX PA04865

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ptan

1W7230 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Methodist Carenow Urgent Care Pllc

20780 Us Hwy 281 N, San Antonio, TX 782587501

Phone: 2109638455

Methodist Carenow Urgent Care Pllc

513 Cibolo Valley Dr, Cibolo, TX 781083676

Phone: 2107145600

Methodist Carenow Urgent Care Pllc

13909 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 782171296

Phone: 2106550100

Methodist Carenow Urgent Care Pllc

17122 Bulverde Rd, San Antonio, TX 782473211

Phone: 2107830170

Methodist Carenow Urgent Care Pllc

2951 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, TX 782475202

Phone: 2104942324

Methodist Carenow Urgent Care Pllc

14775 Interstate 35 N, Selma, TX 781543367

Phone: 2104282310

Methodist Carenow Urgent Care Pllc

902 Kitty Hawk Rd, Universal City, TX 781483827

Phone: 2106590889

Methodist Carenow Urgent Care Pllc

2951 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, TX 782475202

Phone: 2104942324

Methodist Carenow Urgent Care Pllc

1347 E Court St, Seguin, TX 781555130

Phone: 8304439778

Methodist Carenow Urgent Care Pllc

9234 N Loop 1604, San Antonio, TX 782492981

Phone: 2102570736

Methodist Carenow Urgent Care Pllc

5410 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 782095716

Phone: 2109986677

Secondary Practice Locations

301-A Hudspeth Avenue

Sonora, TX 76950

Phone: 3253876557

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Cruz Bernal , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1023402575

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Manuel Hernandez , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1063805935

Physician Assistant

Dr. Frank Gonzales , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1164500708

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Lucio Mares , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1972729507

Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location November 17, 2021

Registered at 590 E MAIN ST STE A, EAGLE PASS, TX 788524773 (Tel: 8307733331)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 17, 2021

Registered at 590 E MAIN ST STE A, EAGLE PASS, TX 788524773 (Tel: 8307733331)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 17, 2021

Physician Assistant (License #PA04865 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active January 24, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 24, 2011

Registered at 301-A HUDSPETH AVENUE, SONORA, TX 76950 (Tel: 3253876557)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 24, 2011

Registered at 301-A HUDSPETH AVENUE, SONORA, TX 76950 (Tel: 3253876557)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 24, 2011

Recorded as MONICA KESSLER, PAC

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 24, 2011

Emergency Medicine (License #PA04865 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 12, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740379239

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 12, 2006

Last Update: November 17, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

590 E Main St Ste A

Eagle Pass, TX 788524773

Phone: 8307733331

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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