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DR. HAROLD A KESSLER M.D.
NPI 1730140534
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Chicago, IL

Active since March 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
600 S PAULINA ST, SUITE 143, CHICAGO, IL 60612(312) 942-2061(312) 942-2184 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 28, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Harold A Kessler M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HAROLD A KESSLER M.D. (NPI 1730140534) is an individual infectious disease provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036051260) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Rush Medical College Of Rush University (1974).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730140534
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. HAROLD A KESSLERCredential: M.D.
Location Address600 S PAULINA ST, SUITE 143Chicago, IL 60612-3806
Mailing AddressPo Box 239dPark Ridge, IL 60068-8018 · (847) 759-1560 · Fax (847) 803-1006
Phone(312) 942-2061
Fax(312) 942-2184
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRush Medical College Of Rush UniversityGraduated 1974
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 28, 2011
✔ NPI 1730140534 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036051260
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
600 S PAULINA ST, Chicago, IL 60612
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PINL73829IL
Other440003642IL · Rr Medicare
Medicare UPINC41235IL
Medicaid036051260IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Harold A Kessler M.d. 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 ID3678578762
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091019000368
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Rush University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140119
Location1653 West Congress ParkwayChicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60612 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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 20

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

DR. JOSEPH ROBERT KREBS MD
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
600 S PAULINA ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (913) 544-6685
KAVANTISSA MONARAWILA KEPPETIPOLA MD
Neurological Surgery
600 S PAULINA ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-7100
WANNA ZHANG M.D.
Hospitalist
600 S PAULINA ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-5000
KAZUKI SAKAKURA
Neurological Surgery
600 S PAULINA ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (628) 628-6309
AUDREY GOLDSTEIN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
600 S PAULINA ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (931) 942-7100
KOBE PEREZ MD
Family Medicine
600 S PAULINA ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-0312
DR. SCOTT D EBERLY MD
Emergency Medicine
600 S PAULINA ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-5000
RAJ C SHAH M.D.
Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
600 S PAULINA ST, SUITE 130
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-3333

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 Harold Kessler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Harold Kessler is 1730140534. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2006.

Where is Harold Kessler located?

Harold Kessler practices at 600 S Paulina St Suite 143, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 942-2061.

What is Harold Kessler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Harold Kessler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Harold 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 Harold Kessler accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Home State Health list Harold 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 Harold Kessler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Harold Kessler is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Harold Kessler was last updated on September 28, 2011. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.