VALERIE KESSLER PA-C
NPI 1710619432
Physician Assistant in Lebanon, NH

Active since June 30, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
69.4/100
CMS Quality Rating
18 OLD ETNA RD, LEBANON, NH 03766(603) 650-5000(603) 640-1228 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 12, 2025, Aug 11, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Valerie Kessler Pa-c NPPES

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

VALERIE KESSLER PA-C (NPI 1710619432) is an individual physician assistant in Lebanon, New Hampshire, licensed in New Hampshire (EL12373) and active in the NPI registry since June 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Los Angeles.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710619432
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameVALERIE KESSLERCredential: PA-C
Location Address18 OLD ETNA RDLebanon, NH 03766-1970
Mailing AddressPo Box 810Hanover, NH 03755-0810 · (603) 308-1467
Fax(603) 640-1228
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSAlbany Medical College Of Union UniversityGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 12, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 12, 2025
NPI 1710619432 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in NH · EL12373
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
18 OLD ETNA RD, Lebanon, NH 03766

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11910 Magnolia Ave # 101Los Angeles, CA 90007-1220 · Phone (213) 749-0947

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

Valerie Kessler Pa-c 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 ID1052797818
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230825002233
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 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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
113 services85 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
105 services75 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lebanon, NH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number300003
Location1 Medical Center DriveLebanon, NH 03756 · Grafton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 03766 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
$89.14 typical visit price
range $57.75 – $174.26
Typical copayment $22.28 (range $14.43 – $43.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.85 typical visit price
range $18.70 – $142.15
Typical copayment $17.96 (range $4.67 – $35.53)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

69.4/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality55.64
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost42.36

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.

Internal Medicine
18 OLD ETNA RD
LEBANON, NH 03766
Dermatology
18 OLD ETNA RD
LEBANON, NH 03766
Dermatology
18 OLD ETNA RD, DHMC - DERMATOLOGY
LEBANON, NH 03766
Physician Assistant
18 OLD ETNA RD
LEBANON, NH 03766
Physician Assistant
18 OLD ETNA RD
LEBANON, NH 03766
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
18 OLD ETNA RD
LEBANON, NH 03766
Pediatrics
18 OLD ETNA RD
LEBANON, NH 03766
Internal Medicine
18 OLD ETNA RD, DHMC - INTERNAL MEDICINE
LEBANON, NH 03766

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 Valerie Kessler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valerie Kessler is 1710619432. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2022.

Where is Valerie Kessler located?

Valerie Kessler practices at 18 Old Etna Rd, Lebanon, NH 03766. The listed phone number is (603) 650-5000.

What is Valerie Kessler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Valerie Kessler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valerie 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.

What insurance does Valerie Kessler accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care list Valerie 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 Valerie Kessler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Valerie Kessler is affiliated with Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valerie Kessler was last updated on December 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.