RICHARD AUGUST HIGHAM-KESSLER MD
NPI 1700240298
Surgery in Tucson, AZ

Q: What is Richard Higham-kessler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Higham-kessler is 1700240298. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2016.

Q: What is Richard Higham-kessler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Active since April 11, 2016PECOS Enrolled

1501 N CAMPBELL AVE, TUCSON, AZ 85724(520) 626-7747 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 11, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Richard August Higham-kessler Md NPPES

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

RICHARD AUGUST HIGHAM-KESSLER MD (NPI 1700240298) is an individual surgery provider in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (R75446) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700240298

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameRICHARD AUGUST HIGHAM-KESSLERCredential: MD

Location Address1501 N CAMPBELL AVETucson, AZ 85724-5058

Mailing AddressPo Box 245058Tucson, AZ 85724-5058 · (520) 626-7747

Phone(520) 626-7747

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateApril 11, 2016

✔ NPI 1700240298 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · R75446

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

1501 N CAMPBELL AVE, Tucson, AZ 85724

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Richard August Higham-kessler Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85724 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

$85.89 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$69.24 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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

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