AYLA KESSLER MD
NPI 1437359585
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Jefferson, NC

Active since July 18, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.59/100
CMS Quality Rating
200 HOSPITAL AVE, JEFFERSON, NC 28640(336) 277-7176 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 14, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 8, 2024, Sep 25, 2019, Mar 22, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Ayla Kessler Md NPPES

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

AYLA KESSLER MD (NPI 1437359585) is an individual medical oncology provider in Jefferson, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (201501869) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437359585
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RX0202X
Provider Legal NameAYLA KESSLERCredential: MD
Location Address200 HOSPITAL AVEJefferson, NC 28640-9244
Mailing Address200 Hospital AveJefferson, NC 28640-9244 · (336) 277-7176
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 14, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 14, 2024
NPI 1437359585 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Medical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RX0202X
Licenses Licensed in NC · 201501869 Licensed in OH · 35.099228
Definition
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 35099228 (OH), 201501869 (NC)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · HematologyTaxonomy 207RH0000X · License 201501869 (NC)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyTaxonomy 207RH0003X · License 201501869 (NC)
200 HOSPITAL AVE, Jefferson, NC 28640

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Alaa Ahmed Md

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0069450OH

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

Ayla Kessler 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 ID8426196601
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230307000944
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

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 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.
12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340014
Location3333 Silas Creek ParkwayWinston-Salem, NC 27103 · Forsyth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

North Carolina Baptist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340047
LocationMedical Center BoulevardWinston-Salem, NC 27157 · Forsyth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Watauga Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boone, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340051
Location336 Deerfield RoadBoone, NC 28607 · Watauga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ashe Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Jefferson, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341325
Location200 Hospital AveJefferson, NC 28640 · Ashe County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28640 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
$165.09 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $41.27 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

90.59/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality94.26
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost67.03

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg J8521
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier12 claims1,092 services$0.65 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
1 supplier11 claims11 services$19.13 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.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
200 HOSPITAL AVE
JEFFERSON, NC 28640
Family Medicine
200 HOSPITAL AVE, SUITE 7
JEFFERSON, NC 28640
Internal Medicine
200 HOSPITAL AVE
JEFFERSON, NC 28640
Surgery
200 HOSPITAL AVE, SUITE 5
JEFFERSON, NC 28640
Orthopaedic Surgery
200 HOSPITAL AVE
JEFFERSON, NC 28640
Family Medicine
200 HOSPITAL AVE, SUITE 3
JEFFERSON, NC 28640
Specialist/Technologist, Pathology
200 HOSPITAL AVE
JEFFERSON, NC 28640
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
200 HOSPITAL AVE, SUITE 5
JEFFERSON, NC 28640

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 Ayla Kessler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ayla Kessler is 1437359585. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2007. The provider is also known as Alaa Ahmed MD.

Where is Ayla Kessler located?

Ayla Kessler practices at 200 Hospital Ave, Jefferson, NC 28640. The listed phone number is (336) 277-7176.

What is Ayla Kessler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RX0202X.

Is Ayla Kessler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ayla Kessler 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 Ayla Kessler accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, CareSource and UnitedHealthcare list Ayla Kessler 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 Ayla Kessler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ayla Kessler is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Watauga Medical Center and Ashe Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ayla Kessler was last updated on March 14, 2024. 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.