DR. HOWARD KESSELMAN MD
NPI 1568490258
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Brockton, MA

Active since June 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
235 N PEARL ST, BROCKTON, MA 02301(508) 427-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Howard Kesselman Md NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD KESSELMAN MD (NPI 1568490258) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Brockton, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (74157) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Elizabeth's Medical Center, and is a graduate of Yale University School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568490258
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD KESSELMANCredential: MD
Location Address235 N PEARL STBrockton, MA 02301-1794
Mailing Address235 N Pearl St, Good Sam - IcuBrockton, MA 02301-1794 · (508) 427-3000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSYale University School Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateJune 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 11, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMarch 11, 2025
NPI 1568490258 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License Licensed in MA · 74157
Definition

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseTaxonomy 207RI0200X · License 74157 (MA)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License 74157 (MA)
235 N PEARL ST, Brockton, MA 02301

Other Identifiers 2

OtherJ11347MA · Bcbs Ma
Medicaid3080889MA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Howard Kesselman 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 ID840273025
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040609001000
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
79 services47 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
63 services31 patients
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
60 services28 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Elizabeth's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brighton, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number220036
Location736 Cambridge StreetBrighton, MA 02135 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Good Samaritan Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brockton, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number220111
Location235 North Pearl StreetBrockton, MA 02301 · Plymouth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02301 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
$134.47 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $33.61 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$914.05 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Emergency Medicine
235 N PEARL ST
BROCKTON, MA 02301
Psychiatric Unit
235 N PEARL ST
BROCKTON, MA 02301
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
235 N PEARL ST
BROCKTON, MA 02301
Internal Medicine
235 N PEARL ST
BROCKTON, MA 02301
Physician Assistant
235 N PEARL ST
BROCKTON, MA 02301
Emergency Medicine
235 N PEARL ST
BROCKTON, MA 02301
Dietitian, Registered
235 N PEARL ST
BROCKTON, MA 02301
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
235 N PEARL ST
BROCKTON, MA 02301

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 Kesselman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Kesselman is 1568490258. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2006.

Where is Howard Kesselman located?

Howard Kesselman practices at 235 N Pearl St, Brockton, MA 02301. The listed phone number is (508) 427-3000.

What is Howard Kesselman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Howard Kesselman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Kesselman 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.

What insurance does Howard Kesselman accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Howard Kesselman 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 Kesselman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Howard Kesselman is affiliated with St Elizabeth's Medical Center and Good Samaritan Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Kesselman was last updated on March 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.