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HOWARD D KESSLER DO
NPI 1689620049
Emergency Medicine in Jefferson, MO

Active since May 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1125 MADISON STREET, CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL CENTER, JEFFERSON, MO 65101(800) 875-0136(937) 619-4231 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 28, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Howard D Kessler Do NPPES

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

HOWARD D KESSLER DO (NPI 1689620049) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Jefferson, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (103876) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bothwell Regional Health Center, and is a graduate of At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689620049
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameHOWARD D KESSLERCredential: DO
Location Address1125 MADISON STREET, CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL CENTERJefferson, MO 65101
Mailing Address3130 Madison StreetJefferson, MO 65101 · (800) 875-0136 · Fax (937) 619-4231
Phone(800) 875-0136
Fax(937) 619-4231
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAt Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, KirksvilleGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateMay 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 28, 2020
NPPES CertifiedOctober 28, 2020
✔ NPI 1689620049 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MO · 103876✔ Licensed in OH · 34008371
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1125 MADISON STREET, Jefferson, MO 65101
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid2528134OH
Other000000349644OH · Bcbs
OtherP00186937Rr Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Howard D Kessler Do 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 ID4486545456
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040322000465
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Howard Kessler reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Bothwell Regional Health Center
55 mi
Rural Health
1201 E MAIN STREET
Cole Camp, MO 65325
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 196 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497705313 (660) 668-4411
Southeastern Emergency Physicians Of Memphis LLC
112 mi
Emergency Medicine
1 MEMORIAL DR
Alton, IL 62002
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 343 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437105277 (618) 463-7474
Capital Emergency Physicians, PC
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 35 clinicians in this Medicare group
No phone listed

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
19 services19 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
18 services18 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Bothwell Regional Health Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Sedalia, MO
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number260009
Location601 E 14th StSedalia, MO 65302 · Pettis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 65101 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
$81.64 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $20.41 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.24 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
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 2

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

DR. JASON KYLE KEOPHAPHONE DO
Family Medicine
1125 MADISON STREET
JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101
Cole County (816) 679-0493
RACHEL LANGE MD
Family Medicine
1125 MADISON STREET, C/O GME OFFICE
JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101
Cole County (715) 393-5964

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 Kessler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Kessler is 1689620049. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2006.

Where is Howard Kessler located?

Howard Kessler practices at 1125 Madison Street Capital Region Medical Center, Jefferson, MO 65101. The listed phone number is (800) 875-0136.

What is Howard Kessler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Howard Kessler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Kessler 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 organizations bill Medicare for Howard Kessler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Howard Kessler reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Bothwell Regional Health Center (Cole Camp, MO), Southeastern Emergency Physicians Of Memphis LLC (Alton, IL) and Capital Emergency Physicians, PC (MO). Each 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 Howard Kessler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Howard Kessler accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City list Howard Kessler 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 Kessler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Howard Kessler is affiliated with Bothwell Regional Health Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Kessler was last updated on October 28, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.