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DR. ROBERT ROSS KESTER MD
NPI 1538103577
Urology in Pineville, LA

Active since June 16, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2495 SHREVEPORT HWY, PINEVILLE, LA 71360(954) 362-2720(954) 362-2762 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 20, 2025, Dec 7, 2023, May 23, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Robert Ross Kester Md NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT ROSS KESTER MD (NPI 1538103577) is an individual urology provider in Pineville, Louisiana, licensed in Florida (ME161833) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538103577
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208800000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT ROSS KESTERCredential: MD
Location Address2495 SHREVEPORT HWYPineville, LA 71360-4044
Mailing Address1291 Costa Del SolBrownsville, TX 78520-7460 · (218) 731-9610
Phone(954) 362-2720
Fax(954) 362-2762
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 20, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 20, 2025
✔ NPI 1538103577 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyUrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208800000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME161833
Definition
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Also ListedUrology · Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic SurgeryTaxonomy 2088F0040X · License ME161833 (FL)
2495 SHREVEPORT HWY, Pineville, LA 71360
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Other Identifiers 14

Other1148253ME · Aetna
Other7568282FL · Cigna
OtherF00092113100FL · United
OtherP01378091FL · Rr Medicare
OtherE78811ME · Harvard Pilgrim
OtherZCHG8FL · Bcbs Health Options
Other079191ME · Anthem
Medicaid228440000ME
Other376656FL · Avmed
Other4123968FL · Aetna
OtherP959149FL · Optimum
OtherP1020633FL · Freedom
OtherZCHG8FL · Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Florida
OtherM60841ME · Cigna

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, UnitedHealthcare.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)

Dr. Robert Ross Kester Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Robert Kester reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Gousse Urology, LLC
820 mi
Urology
1951 SW 172ND AVE, SUITE 305
Miramar, FL 33029
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912450289 (954) 362-2720

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 71360 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

MRS. HEATHER JOANE OATES LCSW
Social Worker
2495 SHREVEPORT HWY
PINEVILLE, LA 71360
Rapides Parish (318) 466-4105
MS. CAROLYN H. FORCH
Rehabilitation Counselor
2495 SHREVEPORT HWY
PINEVILLE, LA 71360
Rapides Parish (318) 473-0010
DR. RANDY SCOTT FAECHER D.M.D.
Dentist
2495 SHREVEPORT HWY, DENTAL SERVICE, ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
PINEVILLE, LA 71360
Rapides Parish (318) 466-2567
MR. MICHAEL ROACH LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
2495 SHREVEPORT HWY
PINEVILLE, LA 71360
Rapides Parish (318) 473-0010
MR. JOHNNY KEITH EUBANKS
Pharmacist
2495 SHREVEPORT HWY
PINEVILLE, LA 71360
Rapides Parish (318) 473-0010
MRS. MONICA P NOBLES P.T.
Physical Therapist
2495 SHREVEPORT HWY
PINEVILLE, LA 71360
Rapides Parish (318) 473-0010
GILDA MARIE JEFFERSON PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
2495 SHREVEPORT HWY
PINEVILLE, LA 71360
Rapides Parish (318) 466-2575
DR. LALITHA ALLA MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2495 SHREVEPORT HWY
PINEVILLE, LA 71360
Rapides Parish (318) 473-0010

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 Robert Kester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Kester is 1538103577. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2006.

Where is Robert Kester located?

Robert Kester practices at 2495 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360. The listed phone number is (954) 362-2720.

What is Robert Kester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Is Robert Kester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Kester is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Robert Kester's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Kester reassigns Medicare benefits to Gousse Urology, LLC (Miramar, FL). 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 Robert Kester's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Robert Kester accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and UnitedHealthcare list Robert Kester 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Kester was last updated on February 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.