KENNETH KESLER MD
NPI 1700991106
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Indianapolis, IN

Active since August 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7979 N SHADELAND AVE STE 310, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250(317) 887-7968 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 5, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 5, 2023, Nov 25, 2020, Dec 12, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Kenneth Kesler Md NPPES

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

KENNETH KESLER MD (NPI 1700991106) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Indianapolis, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01029480) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Community Hospital East, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700991106
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH KESLERCredential: MD
Location Address7979 N SHADELAND AVE STE 310Indianapolis, IN 46250-2042
Mailing Address6626 E 75th St Ste 500Indianapolis, IN 46250-2890 · (317) 621-7547
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateAugust 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 5, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 5, 2023
NPI 1700991106 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License Licensed in IN · 01029480
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
7979 N SHADELAND AVE STE 310, Indianapolis, IN 46250

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1550 University BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202-5149 · Phone (317) 944-7778 · Fax (317) 274-2940
Location 2545 Barnhill Dr EH 215, EH215Indianapolis, IN 46202-5112 · Phone (317) 948-0944 · Fax (317) 274-2940
Location 3535 Barnhill DrIndianapolis, IN 46202-5116 · Phone (317) 944-2394 · Fax (317) 274-2940

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

Kenneth Kesler 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 ID4587851324
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101207000077
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 2

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
22 services22 patients
Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity and breast bone 38746
This procedure involves removing lymph nodes in the chest and breast bone area. It's typically performed to treat or prevent disease spread. The surgeon makes an incision, locates and removes the affected nodes. The area is then closed up. This can help improve health outcomes.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Community Hospital East

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150074
Location1500 N Ritter AveIndianapolis, IN 46219 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Community Hospital North

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150169
Location7150 Clearvista DrIndianapolis, IN 46256 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46250 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
$161.76 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $40.44 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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

Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier14 claims388 services$7.43 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4152
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier13 claims6,343 services$0.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers26 claims26 services$27.07 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers26 claims26 services$88.34 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 15

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

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
7979 N SHADELAND AVE STE 310
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
Physician Assistant
7979 N SHADELAND AVE STE 310
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
Speech-Language Pathologist
7979 N SHADELAND AVE STE 310
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
Nurse Practitioner
7979 N SHADELAND AVE STE 310
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
7979 N SHADELAND AVE STE 310
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
Physician Assistant
7979 N SHADELAND AVE STE 310
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
Physician Assistant
7979 N SHADELAND AVE STE 310
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
Physician Assistant
7979 N SHADELAND AVE STE 310
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250

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 Kenneth Kesler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Kesler is 1700991106. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 19, 2006.

Where is Kenneth Kesler located?

Kenneth Kesler practices at 7979 N Shadeland Ave Ste 310, Indianapolis, IN 46250. The listed phone number is (317) 887-7968.

What is Kenneth Kesler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Kenneth Kesler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Kesler 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 Kenneth Kesler accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, CareSource and UnitedHealthcare list Kenneth Kesler 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 Kenneth Kesler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Kesler is affiliated with Community Hospital East and Community Hospital North.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Kesler was last updated on June 5, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.