RICHARD T. KESSLER M.D.
NPI 1881664175
Emergency Medicine in Oberlin, OH

Active since January 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
200 W LORAIN ST, OBERLIN, OH 44074(440) 775-1211(440) 775-9118 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 1, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Richard T. Kessler M.d. NPPES

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

RICHARD T. KESSLER M.D. (NPI 1881664175) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Oberlin, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35-067164) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Allen Hospital, and is a graduate of Ohio State University College Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881664175
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD T. KESSLERCredential: M.D.
Location Address200 W LORAIN STOberlin, OH 44074-1026
Mailing AddressPo Box 65274Charlotte, NC 28265-0274 · (800) 377-8721 · Fax (304) 523-2241
Fax(440) 775-9118
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio State University College Of MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJanuary 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 1, 2013
✔ NPI 1881664175 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35-067164
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
200 W LORAIN ST, Oberlin, OH 44074

Other Identifiers 4

Other000000362919OH · Bluecross Blueshield
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedKE0788027OH
Medicare UPING09724
Medicaid0166154OH

Accepted Insurance

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

Richard T. 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 ID8325944960
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041022000224
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Kessler reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
200 W LORAIN ST
Oberlin, OH 44074
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 51 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
3700 KOLBE RD
Lorain, OH 44053
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 51 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1460 ORANGE ST
Coshocton, OH 43812
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 118 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
15655 STATE ROUTE 170
East Liverpool, OH 43920
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 100 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
123 services116 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
61 services58 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
27 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mercy Allen Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Oberlin, OH
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number361306
Location200 West Lorain StreetOberlin, OH 44074 · Lorain County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44074 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
$84.72 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier13 claims14 services$3.77 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
1 supplier12 claims12 services$114.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$35.00 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 20

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

Dietitian, Registered
200 W LORAIN ST
OBERLIN, OH 44074
Physician Assistant
200 W LORAIN ST
OBERLIN, OH 44074
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
200 W LORAIN ST
OBERLIN, OH 44074
Pathology (Forensic Pathology)
200 W LORAIN ST
OBERLIN, OH 44074
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
200 W LORAIN ST
OBERLIN, OH 44074
Dietitian, Registered
200 W LORAIN ST, FOOD SERVICE
OBERLIN, OH 44074
Pharmacist
200 W LORAIN ST
OBERLIN, OH 44074
Emergency Medicine
200 W LORAIN ST
OBERLIN, OH 44074

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 Richard Kessler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Kessler is 1881664175. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 26, 2006.

Where is Richard Kessler located?

Richard Kessler practices at 200 W Lorain St, Oberlin, OH 44074. The listed phone number is (440) 775-1211.

What is Richard Kessler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Richard Kessler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Richard Kessler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Kessler reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Allen Emergency Physicians, LLC (Oberlin, OH), Lorain Emergency Physicians, LLC (Lorain, OH), Hles Of Ohio Inc (Coshocton, OH) and River Valley Physicians, LLC (East Liverpool, OH). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Richard Kessler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Richard Kessler accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Richard 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 Richard Kessler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Kessler is affiliated with Mercy Allen Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Kessler was last updated on March 1, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.