Dr David B Kessler, DO - Medicare Dermatology in Massapequa, NY

Dr David B Kessler, DO is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Massapequa, New York. He went to New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Massapequa Dermatology Pllc and his current practice location is 70 Grand Ave, Massapequa, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (516) 799-1600.

Dr David B Kessler is licensed to practice in New York (license number 171086) 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 1255442232.

Contact Information

Dr David B Kessler, DO
70 Grand Ave,
Massapequa, NY 11758-4906
(516) 799-1600
(516) 799-1454

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David B Kessler
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience38 Years
Location70 Grand Ave, Massapequa, New York
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 David B Kessler attended and graduated from New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255442232
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/18/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517922099
  • Enrollment ID: I20041123001110

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David B Kessler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255442232NPI-NPPES
01503988MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 171086 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Massapequa Dermatology Pllc27696379415

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 David B Kessler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMassapequa Dermatology Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184735193
PECOS PAC ID: 2769637941
Enrollment ID: O20130220000283

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 David B 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 David B Kessler, DO
70 Grand Ave,
Massapequa, NY 11758-4906

Ph: (516) 799-1600
Dr David B Kessler, DO
70 Grand Ave,
Massapequa, NY 11758-4906

Ph: (516) 799-1600

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