Dr Andrew I Kessler, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Westminster, MD

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Dr Andrew I Kessler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Westminster, Maryland. He went to Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Chesapeake Eye Care And Laser Center Llc and his current practice location is 200 Washington Heights Med Ctr, Westminster, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (410) 848-4095.

Dr Andrew I Kessler is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number D39808) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1881797231.

Contact Information

Dr Andrew I Kessler, MD
200 Washington Heights Med Ctr,
Westminster, MD 21157-5633
(410) 848-4095
(410) 848-5314

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Andrew I Kessler
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience38 Years
Location200 Washington Heights Med Ctr, Westminster, Maryland
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Andrew I Kessler attended and graduated from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881797231
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/02/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214076959
  • Enrollment ID: I20110128000577

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Andrew I Kessler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881797231NPI-NPPES
KQ44 - KQ44LL52OtherMDMEDICARE
KQ44WE - 52009201OtherMDCAREFIRST
130901300 - 42000120OtherMDMEDICAL ASSISTANCE
47757OtherMDSPECTERA
CG0655 - 180024753OtherGARAILROAD MEDICARE
W331-0002OtherDCCAREFIRST

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology D39808 (Maryland)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Chesapeake Eye Care And Laser Center Llc276946097174

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Andrew I Kessler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChesapeake Eye Care & Laser Center Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548296262
PECOS PAC ID: 2769460971
Enrollment ID: O20040713000454

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Andrew I Kessler is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Andrew I Kessler, MD
10845 Philadelphia Rd,
White Marsh, MD 21162-1717

Ph: (410) 335-0008		Dr Andrew I Kessler, MD
200 Washington Heights Med Ctr,
Westminster, MD 21157-5633

Ph: (410) 848-4095

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Practice Location: 200 Washington Heights Medical Center, Westminster, MD 21157
Phone: 410-848-4095    Fax: 410-848-5314

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