Dr Bruce Edward Kessler, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Eureka, CA

Dr Bruce Edward Kessler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Eureka, California. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1972 and has 52 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Providence Medical Foundation and his current practice location is 2280 Harrison Ave, Suite B, Eureka, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (707) 443-9371.

Dr Bruce Edward Kessler is licensed to practice in California (license number G31775) 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 1811093461.

Contact Information

Dr Bruce Edward Kessler, MD
2280 Harrison Ave, Suite B,
Eureka, CA 95501-3200
(707) 443-9371
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Bruce Edward Kessler
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience52 Years
Location2280 Harrison Ave, Eureka, California
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 Bruce Edward Kessler attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1972
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811093461
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/05/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658270061
  • Enrollment ID: I20080520000276

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bruce Edward Kessler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811093461NPI-NPPES
00G17750MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine G31775 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph HospitalEureka, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Providence Medical Foundation89219932051312

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 Bruce Edward Kessler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameProvidence Medical Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285890624
PECOS PAC ID: 8921993205
Enrollment ID: O20040216001346

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 Bruce Edward 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 Bruce Edward Kessler, MD
2280 Harrison Ave, Suite B,
Eureka, CA 95501-3200

Ph: (707) 443-9371
Dr Bruce Edward Kessler, MD
2280 Harrison Ave, Suite B,
Eureka, CA 95501-3200

Ph: (707) 443-9371

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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