KESTER A PHILLIPS MD
NPI 1225357338
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Saint Paul, MN

Active since May 28, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
640 JACKSON ST, SAINT PAUL, MN 55101(651) 254-3448(651) 254-3470 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 1, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 1, 2023, Oct 13, 2020, Mar 17, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Kester A Phillips Md NPPES

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

KESTER A PHILLIPS MD (NPI 1225357338) is an individual neurology provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (74895) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225357338
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameKESTER A PHILLIPSCredential: MD
Location Address640 JACKSON STSaint Paul, MN 55101-2502
Mailing Address8170 33rd Ave S # Ms 21110qBloomington, MN 55425-4516
Fax(651) 254-3470
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMay 28, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 1, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 1, 2023
NPI 1225357338 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
Licenses Licensed in MN · 74895 Licensed in WA · MD61092542
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
640 JACKSON ST, Saint Paul, MN 55101

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1550 17th Ave Ste 540Seattle, WA 98122-4470 · Phone (206) 320-2300 · Fax (206) 320-8149
Location 23931 Louisiana Ave SSt Louis Park, MN 55426-5000 · Phone (952) 993-3248

Accepted 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

Kester A Phillips Md 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 ID5193044154
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231002002036
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 5

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
31 services26 patients
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212
This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.
28 services13 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
27 services13 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
20 services16 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
15 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis Park, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240053
Location6500 Excelsior BlvdSaint Louis Park, MN 55426 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Regions Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Paul, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240106
Location640 Jackson StreetSaint Paul, MN 55101 · Ramsey County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hudson Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Hudson, WI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521335
Location405 Stageline RoadHudson, WI 54016 · St. Croix County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55101 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Electrical stimulation device used for cancer treatment, includes all accessories, any type E0766
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier20 claims20 services$11,109.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Temozolomide, oral, 5 mg J8700
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX000N
1 supplier45 claims6,225 services$0.46 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
2 suppliers21 claims21 services$18.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier29 claims29 services$12.61 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Internal Medicine
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Internal Medicine
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Internal Medicine
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Orthopaedic Surgery
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
640 JACKSON ST, MAIL STOP 11503P
ST PAUL, MN 55101
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
640 JACKSON ST, MC 11103E
ST PAUL, MN 55101

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 Kester Phillips's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kester Phillips is 1225357338. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 28, 2010.

Where is Kester Phillips located?

Kester Phillips practices at 640 Jackson St, Saint Paul, MN 55101. The listed phone number is (651) 254-3448.

What is Kester Phillips's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Kester Phillips enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kester Phillips is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Kester Phillips accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners and Medica list Kester Phillips as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Kester Phillips affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kester Phillips is affiliated with Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, Regions Hospital and Hudson Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kester Phillips was last updated on September 1, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.