ROBERT M KESSLER MD
NPI 1013972348
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Marrero, LA

NPI Status: Active since April 19, 2006

Contact Information

4513 WESTBANK EXPY
MARRERO, LA
ZIP 70072
Phone: (504) 349-6360
Fax: (504) 349-6363

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Hematology & Oncology

About ROBERT KESSLER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Robert Kessler, an internist established in Marrero, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in hematology & oncology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1013972348 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RH0003X with license number 06220R (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1013972348
Provider Name
ROBERT M KESSLER MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
4513 WESTBANK EXPY MARRERO, LA 70072
Location Phone
(504) 349-6360
Location Fax
(504) 349-6363
Mailing Address
4513 WESTBANK EXPY MARRERO, LA 70072
Mailing Phone
(504) 349-6360
Mailing Fax
(504) 349-6363
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-19-2006
Last Update Date
01-17-2014
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An internist like Robert Kessler is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Internal Medicine Hematology & Oncology

Taxonomy Code
207RH0003X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
06220R
License State
LA
Taxonomy Description
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
52377MEDICARE PIN (08)LA 
B63815MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
1366129MEDICAID (05)LA 
52377D265MEDICARE PIN (08)LA 

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1013972348, we treat the final digit (8) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
0
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
8
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 2 → 4 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 0 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 4 + 3 + 8 + 24 = 62

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1013972348.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
4513 WESTBANK EXPY
MARRERO, LA 70072
Pharmacist
4513 WESTBANK EXPY
MARRERO, LA 70072
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
4513 WESTBANK EXPY
MARRERO, LA 70072

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1013972348, enumerated as an "individual" on April 19, 2006.

The provider is located at 4513 WESTBANK EXPY MARRERO, LA 70072 and the phone number is (504) 349-6360.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RH0003X and a focus in Hematology & Oncology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.