JOSHUA EMMANUEL KEST MD
NPI 1801327416
Surgery in Valhalla, NY

Q: What is Joshua Kest's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Kest is 1801327416. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2017.

Q: What is Joshua Kest's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Kest was last updated on March 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.

Active since March 24, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

100 WOODS RD, VALHALLA, NY 10595(914) 493-7000(212) 342-0166 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 16, 2026, Jun 7, 2025, Jul 14, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Joshua Emmanuel Kest Md NPPES

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

JOSHUA EMMANUEL KEST MD (NPI 1801327416) is an individual surgery provider in Valhalla, New York, licensed in New York (324900) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hudson Valley Hospital Center, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801327416

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameJOSHUA EMMANUEL KESTCredential: MD

Location Address100 WOODS RDValhalla, NY 10595-1530

Mailing Address1400 Pelham Pkwy SBronx, NY 10461-1138 · (718) 696-2583 · Fax (718) 881-5074

Phone(914) 493-7000

Fax(212) 342-0166

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 16, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 16, 2026

✔ NPI 1801327416 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 324900

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.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

100 WOODS RD, Valhalla, NY 10595

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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

Joshua Emmanuel Kest 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 ID2264893395

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230804001531

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

Medicare enrollment records show Joshua Kest reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The Westchester Medical Practice, PC

14 mi

Specialist

2649 STRANG BLVD STE 304
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
307 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1225222953 (646) 745-6369

Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York

18 mi

Surgery

622 W 168TH ST
New York, NY 10032

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
3,922 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1508266347 (646) 317-7111

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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

95 services43 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

44 services41 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

30 services30 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

24 services18 patients

Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 47562

This procedure, known as endoscopic gallbladder removal, involves a surgeon using a special tool called an endoscope to remove your gallbladder through small incisions. It's typically done to treat gallstones and related complications. It's a less invasive method, often leading to quicker recovery.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hudson Valley Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Cortlandt Manor, NY

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330267

Location1980 Crompond RoadCortlandt Manor, NY 10567 · Westchester County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10595 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

$105.06 typical visit price

range $67.40 – $203.53

Typical copayment $26.26 (range $16.85 – $50.88)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$83.44 typical visit price

range $21.66 – $164.45

Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)

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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