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MARIA CHRISTINA KESSIDES MD
NPI 1528292026
Dermatology in Oakland, CA

Active since May 12, 2009PECOS Enrolled
275 W MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94611(510) 752-1000(415) 781-4104 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 28, 2026, Dec 15, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Maria Christina Kessides Md NPPES

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

MARIA CHRISTINA KESSIDES MD (NPI 1528292026) is an individual dermatology provider in Oakland, California, licensed in Texas (W7053) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Houston, and is a graduate of Georgetown University School Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528292026
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Provider Legal NameMARIA CHRISTINA KESSIDESCredential: MD
Location Address275 W MACARTHUR BLVDOakland, CA 94611-5641
Mailing Address11511 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Credentialing ServicesPearland, TX 77584-7298 · (713) 442-0000
Phone(510) 752-1000
Fax(415) 781-4104
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeorgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 28, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1528292026 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · W7053
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
275 W MACARTHUR BLVD, Oakland, CA 94611
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1560 Meyerland Plaza MallHouston, TX 77096-1615 · Phone (713) 442-3222

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Maria Christina Kessides 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 ID2668690637
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140904001765
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Maria Kessides reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Permanente Medical Group Inc
9.7 mi
Internal Medicine
901 NEVIN
Richmond, CA 94801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 20,078 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235226531 (510) 307-1555

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94611 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
$104.51 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $26.12 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
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.

DR. ANNA C. MORGAN MD
Specialist
275 W MACARTHUR BLVD
OAKLAND, CA 94611
Alameda County (510) 752-1000
DR. TRANG H. LA MD
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
275 W MACARTHUR BLVD
OAKLAND, CA 94611
Alameda County (510) 752-1000
DR. AMIN MATIN M.D., M.P.H.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
275 W MACARTHUR BLVD
OAKLAND, CA 94611
Alameda County (925) 295-5758
SUCHETA KORWAR MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
275 W MACARTHUR BLVD
OAKLAND, CA 94611
Alameda County (510) 752-1000
MR. MATTHEW GABRIELSON D.P.T.
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
275 W MACARTHUR BLVD
OAKLAND, CA 94611
Alameda County (510) 752-6221
MALORIE HACKER MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
275 W MACARTHUR BLVD
OAKLAND, CA 94611
Alameda County (510) 752-1000
RENEE L. PERRY DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology
275 W MACARTHUR BLVD
OAKLAND, CA 94611
Alameda County (510) 752-1000
HERPRIT KAUR MAHAL MD
Hospitalist
275 W MACARTHUR BLVD
OAKLAND, CA 94611
Alameda County (510) 752-1000

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 Maria Kessides's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Kessides is 1528292026. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2009.

Where is Maria Kessides located?

Maria Kessides practices at 275 W Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611. The listed phone number is (510) 752-1000.

What is Maria Kessides's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Maria Kessides enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria Kessides 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Maria Kessides's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Maria Kessides reassigns Medicare benefits to Permanente Medical Group Inc (Richmond, CA). The 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 Maria Kessides'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 Maria Kessides was last updated on October 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 days 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.