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DR. THOMAS WILLIAM KESSINGER M.D.
NPI 1346583945
Anesthesiology in Webster, TX

Active since April 02, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
500 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WEBSTER, TX 77598(281) 332-2511 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2018, Feb 19, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Thomas William Kessinger M.d. NPPES

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

DR. THOMAS WILLIAM KESSINGER M.D. (NPI 1346583945) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Webster, Texas, licensed in Texas (R5277) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346583945
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. THOMAS WILLIAM KESSINGERCredential: M.D.
Location Address500 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVDWebster, TX 77598-4220
Mailing Address1002 Gemini St Ste 128Houston, TX 77058-2746 · (281) 218-9515 · Fax (281) 218-9534
Phone(281) 332-2511
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1346583945 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R5277
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
500 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Webster, TX 77598
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16431 Fannin St, MSB 1.150Houston, TX 77030-1501 · Phone (713) 500-6500 · Fax (713) 500-6497

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Thomas William Kessinger 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 ID5991054009
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180823000861
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 11

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
57 services56 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
54 services43 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
27 services27 patients
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report 93312
This procedure, called a transesophageal echocardiogram, uses a small probe passed into your esophagus to capture detailed images of your heart. The report provides information about your heart's structure and function.
27 services27 patients
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers 93320
An ultrasound of your heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a test that uses sound waves to create detailed images of your heart. It helps doctors check the health of your heart's chambers, valves, and blood flow.
27 services27 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function 93325
An ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. It shows the structure, movement, and blood flow within your heart. This helps assess the heart's health and function, including the valves and rate.
27 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450184
Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

Acute Care Hospitals · Webster, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450617
Location500 W Medical Center BlvdWebster, TX 77598 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

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.

DR. JESSICA LEI HAWKINS MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
500 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WEBSTER, TX 77598
Harris County (281) 332-2511
MARISOL REYES
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
500 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WEBSTER, TX 77598
Harris County (281) 332-2511
ELIANA VICTORIA JIMENEZ AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
500 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WEBSTER, TX 77598
Harris County (281) 332-2511
KIMBERLY DENISE VANPELT NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
500 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WEBSTER, TX 77598
Harris County (281) 332-2511
KELLYJ MICHELLE COX OT
Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics)
500 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WEBSTER, TX 77598
Harris County (281) 332-2511
OMAR ABBASI DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
500 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WEBSTER, TX 77598
Harris County (832) 648-9958
RACHEL SIEVERT M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
500 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WEBSTER, TX 77598
Harris County (281) 332-2511
MALIKA EVANS APRN
Nurse Practitioner
500 W MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WEBSTER, TX 77598
Harris County (281) 332-2511

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 Thomas Kessinger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Kessinger is 1346583945. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2013.

Where is Thomas Kessinger located?

Thomas Kessinger practices at 500 W Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX 77598. The listed phone number is (281) 332-2511.

What is Thomas Kessinger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Thomas Kessinger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Kessinger 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 Thomas Kessinger accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Thomas Kessinger 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 Thomas Kessinger affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thomas Kessinger is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System and Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Kessinger was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.