MR. RICHARD BLAKE KESSLER P.A.-C
NPI 1083951370
Anesthesiologist Assistant in Atlanta, GA

Active since January 07, 2013
1870 INDEPENDENCE SQ STE D, ATLANTA, GA 30338(706) 207-3717 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 7, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Mr. Richard Blake Kessler P.a.-c NPPES

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

MR. RICHARD BLAKE KESSLER P.A.-C (NPI 1083951370) is an individual anesthesiologist assistant in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (6364) and active in the NPI registry since January 2013.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083951370
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367H00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. RICHARD BLAKE KESSLERCredential: P.A.-C
Location Address1870 INDEPENDENCE SQ STE DAtlanta, GA 30338-5155
Mailing Address1870 Independence Sq Ste DAtlanta, GA 30338-5155
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 7, 2013
✔ NPI 1083951370 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologist AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367H00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 6364
Definition
An individual certified by the state to perform anesthesia services under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist Assistants are required to have a bachelor's degree with a premed curriculum prior to entering a two-year anesthesiology assistant program, which is focused upon the delivery and maintenance of anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. An Anesthesiologist Assistant must work as a member of the anesthesia care team under the direction of a qualified Anesthesiologist.
1870 INDEPENDENCE SQ STE D, Atlanta, GA 30338

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mr. Richard Blake Kessler P.a.-c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Kessler reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
6105 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD STE B110
Atlanta, GA 30328
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 90 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
183 MYSTIC PLACE NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 201 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
80 JESSE HILL JR DR SE, BOX 26019
Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 771 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1955 TEXTILE WAY
Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 489 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
501 REDMOND RD NW
Rome, GA 30165
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 113 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1139 LEXINGTON AVE
Savannah, GA 31404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 468 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
221 services184 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
15 services15 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

Anesthesiologist Assistant
1870 INDEPENDENCE SQ STE D
ATLANTA, GA 30338
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1870 INDEPENDENCE SQ STE D
ATLANTA, GA 30338
Anesthesiology
1870 INDEPENDENCE SQ STE D
DUNWOODY, GA 30338
Anesthesiology
1870 INDEPENDENCE SQ STE D
ATLANTA, GA 30338

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Kessler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Kessler is 1083951370. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 7, 2013.

Where is Richard Kessler located?

Richard Kessler practices at 1870 Independence Sq Ste D, Atlanta, GA 30338. The listed phone number is (706) 207-3717.

What is Richard Kessler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiologist Assistant with taxonomy code 367H00000X.

Is Richard Kessler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Kessler is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Richard Kessler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Kessler reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: North Fulton Anesthesia Associates PC (Atlanta, GA), Concordia Anesthesiology, Inc (Atlanta, GA), Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation (Atlanta, GA), Gi Anesthesia Of Georgia LLC (Gainesville, GA), Redmond Anesthesia And Pain Treatment, PC (Rome, GA) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Richard Kessler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Kessler was last updated on January 7, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.