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DR. GEORGE J KESSLER D.O.
NPI 1609826759
Family Medicine in New York, NY

Active since May 11, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 1, 2028
165 WEST END AVE, SUITE 1K, NEW YORK, NY 10023(212) 877-7043 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Sep 11, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. George J Kessler D.o. NPPES

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

DR. GEORGE J KESSLER D.O. (NPI 1609826759) is an individual family medicine provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (120686) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609826759
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GEORGE J KESSLERCredential: D.O.
Location Address165 WEST END AVE, SUITE 1KNew York, NY 10023
Mailing Address165 West End Ave, Suite 1kNew York, NY 10023 · (212) 877-7043
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1609826759 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in NY · 120686
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedNeuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMMTaxonomy 204D00000X · License 120686 (NY)
165 WEST END AVE, New York, NY 10023

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Dr. George J Kessler D.o. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 1, 2016 through January 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 1, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10023 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
$102.04 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $25.51 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$114.88 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $28.72 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Social Worker (Clinical)
165 WEST END AVE, SUITE 1E
NEW YORK, NY 10023

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 George Kessler's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Kessler is 1609826759. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2006.

Where is George Kessler located?

George Kessler practices at 165 West End Ave Suite 1K, New York, NY 10023. The listed phone number is (212) 877-7043.

What is George Kessler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is George Kessler enrolled in Medicare?

No. George Kessler has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Kessler was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 29 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.