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HOWARD B. KESSLER M.D.
NPI 1477500775
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Meadowbrook, PA

Active since May 30, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1648 HUNTINGDON PIKE, RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT, MEADOWBROOK, PA 19046(215) 938-3467(215) 938-3474 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 27, 2025, Nov 7, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Howard B. Kessler M.d. NPPES

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

HOWARD B. KESSLER M.D. (NPI 1477500775) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania, licensed in New Jersey (25MA07976800) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carepoint Health-christ Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477500775
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameHOWARD B. KESSLERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1648 HUNTINGDON PIKE, RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENTMeadowbrook, PA 19046-8001
Mailing Address1453 Flat Rock RdPenn Valley, PA 19072-1239
Phone(215) 938-3467
Fax(215) 938-3474
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOhio State University College Of MedicineGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateMay 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1477500775 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 6

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA07976800✔ Licensed in PA · MD026910E✔ Licensed in TN · 61473
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Also ListedRadiology · Body ImagingTaxonomy 2085B0100X · License MD026910E (PA)
Also ListedRadiology · NeuroradiologyTaxonomy 2085N0700X · License MD026910E (PA)
Also ListedRadiology · Nuclear RadiologyTaxonomy 2085N0904X · License MD026910E (PA)
Also ListedRadiology · Vascular & Interventional RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0204X · License MD026910E (PA)
Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic UltrasoundTaxonomy 2085U0001X · License MD026910E (PA)
1648 HUNTINGDON PIKE, Meadowbrook, PA 19046
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 17211 Wellington Dr Ste 101Knoxville, TN 37919-5968 · Phone (865) 588-8005 ext. 44747 · Fax (886) 558-8800
Location 213813 Metro PkwyFort Myers, FL 33912-4343 · Phone (855) 674-4624

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid001214576PA
Medicaid6136800NJ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Howard B. Kessler M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2769387620
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041117000159, I20060215000451, I20230530003223, I20230731000264, I20241106000217, I20250513002306, I20250807003744, I20251111002134, I20260521000269, I20260521001046, I20260526001289
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

23

Medicare enrollment records show Howard Kessler reassigns Medicare billing to 23 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Knd Development 59 LLC
4.4 mi
Hospitalist
6129 PALMETTO ST
Philadelphia, PA 19111
NPI 1851620496 (215) 722-8555
Union County Health Care Associates LLC
55 mi
Internal Medicine
300 SOUTH AVE
Garwood, NJ 07027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033271291 (908) 232-2273
Garden State Healthcare Associates, LLC
64 mi
Emergency Medicine
29 E 29TH ST
Bayonne, NJ 07002
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey and Pennsylvania enrollments
  • 637 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700014545 (844) 242-7436
Juno Medical Practice
76 mi
Multi-Specialty
2119 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVD
New York, NY 10026
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
NPI 1558992206 (212) 300-2836
Family Practice Center, PC
111 mi
Physical Therapist
7 DOCK HILL RD
Middleburg, PA 17842
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 357 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154376937 (570) 837-2123
Millenium Medical Corp
156 mi
Family Medicine
13168 CENTERPOINTE WAY STE 101
Woodbridge, VA 22193
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
NPI 1740443183 (703) 730-2000
American Health Network Of Ohio, LLC
412 mi
Family Medicine
680 BUCKLES CT N STE 1A
Columbus, OH 43230
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 74 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1386675544 (614) 986-0125
Wilmington Health PLLC
437 mi
Multi-Specialty
1202 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 444 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881632339 (910) 341-3300
Hartsville Medical Group LLC
484 mi
Internal Medicine
701 MEDICAL PARK DR
Hartsville, SC 29550
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598995300 (843) 383-5191
Summit Medical Group, PLLC
498 mi
Family Medicine
400 Y ST
Greeneville, TN 37745
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 1,003 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1689753212 (423) 639-0707

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

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.

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
30 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jersey City, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number310016
Location176 Palisade AveJersey City, NJ 07306 · Hudson County

Carepoint Health - Bayonne Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bayonne, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310025
Location29 East 29th StBayonne, NJ 07002 · Hudson County

Carepoint Health-Hoboken University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hoboken, NJ
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number310040
Location308 Willow AveHoboken, NJ 07030 · Hudson County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19046 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
$92.69 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $23.17 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$74.47 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

JOHN PATRICK TRACEY PT
Physical Therapist (Sports)
1648 HUNTINGDON PIKE
MEADOWBROOK, PA 19046
Montgomery County (215) 935-5621
JONATHAN M CANTALINO DO
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
1648 HUNTINGDON PIKE
MEADOWBROOK, PA 19046
Montgomery County (215) 938-3555
AFIF ALAIN HANNA M.D.
Pediatrics
1648 HUNTINGDON PIKE
MEADOWBROOK, PA 19046
Montgomery County (215) 947-3000
MICHAEL J KOWALYSHYN MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1648 HUNTINGDON PIKE
MEADOWBROOK, PA 19046
Montgomery County (215) 938-3659
LAWRENCE M WALD M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1648 HUNTINGDON PIKE, ATTN: RADIOLOGY
MEADOWBROOK, PA 19046
Montgomery County (215) 612-2610
HOLY REDEEMER HEALTH SYSTEM
Psychiatric Unit
1648 HUNTINGDON PIKE
MEADOWBROOK, PA 19046
Montgomery County (215) 947-3000
PANTALEON L FAGEL MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1648 HUNTINGDON PIKE
MEADOWBROOK, PA 19046
Montgomery County (215) 938-3655
MEGGY HAMMOND DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
1648 HUNTINGDON PIKE
MEADOWBROOK, PA 19046
Montgomery County (215) 938-4602

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 Howard Kessler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Kessler is 1477500775. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2006.

Where is Howard Kessler located?

Howard Kessler practices at 1648 Huntingdon Pike Radiology Department, Meadowbrook, PA 19046. The listed phone number is (215) 938-3467.

What is Howard Kessler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Howard Kessler enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Howard Kessler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Howard Kessler reassigns Medicare benefits to 23 organizations: Knd Development 59 LLC (Philadelphia, PA), Union County Health Care Associates LLC (Garwood, NJ), Garden State Healthcare Associates, LLC (Bayonne, NJ), Juno Medical Practice (New York, NY), Family Practice Center, PC (Middleburg, PA) and 18 more organizations, 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 Howard Kessler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Howard Kessler accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 5 other insurers list Howard 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 Howard Kessler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Howard Kessler is affiliated with Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital, Carepoint Health - Bayonne Medical Center and Carepoint Health-Hoboken University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Kessler was last updated on October 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.