KENNETH KESSLER PA-C
NPI 1538250246
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Missoula, MT

NPI Status: Active since September 27, 2006

Contact Information

500 W BROADWAY ST
MISSOULA, MT
ZIP 59802
Phone: (406) 329-5615
Fax: (406) 329-5606

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Physician Assistant
  • Surgical
  • PECOS Enrolled

About KENNETH KESSLER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kenneth Kessler, a provider established in Missoula, Montana with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1538250246 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AS0400X with license number MED-PAC-LIC-42349 (MT). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1538250246
Provider Name
KENNETH KESSLER PA-C
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
500 W BROADWAY ST MISSOULA, MT 59802
Location Phone
(406) 329-5615
Location Fax
(406) 329-5606
Mailing Address
PO BOX 12 LIBERTY LAKE, WA 99019
Mailing Phone
(406) 329-5615
Mailing Fax
(406) 329-5606
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-27-2006
Last Update Date
10-25-2021
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Secondary Locations

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Physician Assistant Surgical

Taxonomy Code
363AS0400X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
MED-PAC-LIC-42349
License State
MT

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1363A00000XPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Physician Assistant

PA187906 (OR)
2363AS0400XPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Physician Assistant
Surgical

PAC0184 (ND)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1538250246OTHER (01)NPI
P00271582OTHER (01)NDRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Kenneth Kessler is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1538250246, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
6
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 3 → 6 2 → 4 0 → 0 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 5 + 6 + 8 + 4 + 5 + 0 + 2 + 8 + 24 = 64

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1538250246.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Emergency Medicine
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
500 W BROADWAY ST
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
500 W BROADWAY ST, SUITE 320
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
500 W BROADWAY ST, SUITE 320
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Physician Assistant
500 W BROADWAY ST
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Internal Medicine
500 W BROADWAY ST
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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MISSOULA, MT 59802
Physician Assistant
500 W BROADWAY ST
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
500 W BROADWAY ST, SUITE 320
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
500 W BROADWAY ST, LEVEL 3
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
500 W BROADWAY ST
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Family Medicine
500 W BROADWAY ST
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
500 W BROADWAY ST
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
500 W BROADWAY ST
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Surgery
500 W BROADWAY ST
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Emergency Medicine
500 W BROADWAY ST, ST. PATRICK EMERGENCY DEPT.
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Emergency Medicine
500 W BROADWAY ST
MISSOULA, MT 59802
Emergency Medicine
500 W BROADWAY ST
MISSOULA, MT 59802

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1538250246, enumerated as an "individual" on September 27, 2006.

The provider is located at 500 W BROADWAY ST MISSOULA, MT 59802 and the phone number is (406) 329-5615.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AS0400X and a focus in Surgical.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Railroad Medicare. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.