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COURTNEY MONICA KESSEL
NPI 1538651237
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Buffalo, NY

Active since May 30, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
951 NIAGARA ST, BUFFALO, NY 14213(716) 884-0700(716) 884-0631 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 22, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Courtney Monica Kessel NPPES

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

COURTNEY MONICA KESSEL (NPI 1538651237) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (402411) and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538651237
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameCOURTNEY MONICA KESSEL
Location Address951 NIAGARA STBuffalo, NY 14213
Mailing Address951 Niagara StBuffalo, NY 14213-2116 · (716) 884-0700 · Fax (716) 884-0631
Phone(716) 884-0700
Fax(716) 884-0631
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMay 30, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJune 22, 2018
✔ NPI 1538651237 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 402411
951 NIAGARA ST, Buffalo, NY 14213
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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

Courtney Monica Kessel 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 ID1254689987
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180813000375
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 Courtney Kessel reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Bestself Behavioral Health, Inc.
Same address
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
951 NIAGARA ST, LOWER WEST SIDE COUNSELING
Buffalo, NY 14213
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 119 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023230695 (716) 842-0440

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 3

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.
50 services16 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
41 services14 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 99442
This is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.
22 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14213 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
$84.93 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

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.

IVAN COLON ORTIZ
Peer Specialist
951 NIAGARA ST
BUFFALO, NY 14213
Erie County (716) 884-0700
BESTSELF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC.
Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
951 NIAGARA ST, LOWER WEST SIDE COUNSELING
BUFFALO, NY 14213
Erie County (716) 842-0440
BERNARDITA OVALLES-MISTERMAN
Social Worker
951 NIAGARA ST
BUFFALO, NY 14213
Erie County (716) 884-0700
MS. MARGARET ANN MARRANO RN
Registered Nurse
951 NIAGARA ST, DRUG & ALCHOHOL ABUSE SERVICES PROGRAM
BUFFALO, NY 14213
Erie County (716) 883-5344
SARAH WAWRZYCZEK MA
Counselor
951 NIAGARA ST
BUFFALO, NY 14213
Erie County (716) 884-0700
CHRIS CENESS LMHC-P
Counselor (Mental Health)
951 NIAGARA ST
BUFFALO, NY 14213
Erie County (716) 883-5344
REBECCA Y ALICEA-REYES
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
951 NIAGARA ST
BUFFALO, NY 14213
Erie County (716) 884-0700
CHRISTINA CARR
Counselor
951 NIAGARA ST
BUFFALO, NY 14213
Erie County (716) 884-0700

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 Courtney Kessel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Courtney Kessel is 1538651237. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2018.

Where is Courtney Kessel located?

Courtney Kessel practices at 951 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213. The listed phone number is (716) 884-0700.

What is Courtney Kessel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Courtney Kessel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Courtney Kessel 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 Courtney Kessel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Courtney Kessel reassigns Medicare benefits to Bestself Behavioral Health, Inc. (Buffalo, NY). 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 Courtney Kessel'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 Courtney Kessel was last updated on June 22, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.