DR. WILLIAM F KESSLER M.D.
NPI 1013925585
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Austin, TX

Q: What is William Kessler's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Kessler is 1013925585. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2006.

Q: What is William Kessler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Kessler was last updated on January 14, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since August 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

72.52/100

CMS Quality Rating

1010 W 40TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78756(512) 459-8753(512) 483-6807 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 14, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. William F Kessler M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. WILLIAM F KESSLER M.D. (NPI 1013925585) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (J2124) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013925585

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM F KESSLERCredential: M.D.

Location Address1010 W 40TH STAustin, TX 78756-4010

Mailing Address1010 W 40th StAustin, TX 78756-4010 · (512) 459-8753 · Fax (512) 483-6807

Phone(512) 459-8753

Fax(512) 483-6807

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 1991

Enumeration DateAugust 3, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 14, 2014

✔ NPI 1013925585 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · J2124

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

1010 W 40TH ST, Austin, TX 78756

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Other Identifiers 8

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified82Z044TX · Austin Id

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8465J9TX · San Angelo Id

Other33004755TX · Rr Medicare

Other74-1796484TX · Tax Id Number

Other89450STX · Bcbs Austin

Medicare UPING10153TX

Medicaid100226302TX

Other85009XTX · Bcbs San Angelo

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. William F Kessler M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1557394954

PECOS Enrollment IDI20101111000252

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508

Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.

15 services15 patients

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533

A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.

15 services15 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more 99202

This service involves an initial visit to the doctor's office or other outpatient setting. It typically lasts between 15-29 minutes. The doctor will review your medical history, conduct a physical examination, and discuss your health concerns. It's a chance to establish your health baseline and address any immediate medical issues.

15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450056

Location1201 W 38th StAustin, TX 78705 · Travis County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension Seton Williamson

Acute Care Hospitals · Round Rock, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number670041

Location201 Seton ParkwayRound Rock, TX 78664 · Williamson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension Seton Hays

Acute Care Hospitals · Kyle, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number670056

Location6001 Kyle PkwyKyle, TX 78640 · Hays County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78756 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$174.00 typical visit price

range $57.88 – $174.00

Typical copayment $43.50 (range $14.47 – $43.50)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$71.95 typical visit price

range $18.88 – $142.23

Typical copayment $17.98 (range $4.72 – $35.55)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

72.52/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

61.27

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

47.12

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

18%22 patients1/55-star benchmark: 93%

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report

40%20 patients2/55-star benchmark: 87%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

18%100 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%

Controlling High Blood Pressure

80%56 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

3%32 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)

Lower rates are better for this measure.

72%32 patients2/55-star benchmark: 91%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

95%191 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk

11%74 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

HIV Screening

10%70 patients1/55-star benchmark: 60%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

21%121 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

64%118 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented

38%89 patients3/55-star benchmark: 61%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Patients screened: 93% · 127 patients

88%127 patients

Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information

85%62 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

93%98 patients5/55-star benchmark: 91%

Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 81 patients

Patients totalRate: 2% · 81 patients

2%81 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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