Melissa M Kestler, DNP, FNP-BC - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Laurel, DE

Melissa M Kestler, DNP, FNP-BC is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner" in Laurel, Delaware. She graduated from nursing school in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Chesapeake Urology Associates Llc and her current practice location is 30668 Sussex Hwy, Laurel, Delaware. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (302) 875-6550.

Melissa M Kestler is licensed to practice in Delaware (license number LG-0001317) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1255988770.

Contact Information

Melissa M Kestler, DNP, FNP-BC
30668 Sussex Hwy,
Laurel, DE 19956-4421
(302) 875-6550
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Provider's Profile

Full NameMelissa M Kestler
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience9 Years
Location30668 Sussex Hwy, Laurel, Delaware
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Melissa M Kestler graduated from nursing school in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255988770
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/20/2019
  • Last Update Date: 09/18/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547591299
  • Enrollment ID: I20221004000257

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa M Kestler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255988770NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
163W00000XRegistered Nurse L1-0053677 (Delaware)Secondary
363L00000XNurse Practitioner LG-0001317 (Delaware)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Peninsula Regional Medical CenterSalisbury, MDHospital
Atlantic General HospitalBerlin, MDHospital
Nanticoke Memorial HospitalSeaford, DEHospital
Beebe Medical CenterLewes, DEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Chesapeake Urology Associates Llc4789673393133

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. Melissa M Kestler allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameChesapeake Urology Associates Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609823004
PECOS PAC ID: 4789673393
Enrollment ID: O20040510000449

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. Melissa M Kestler 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
Melissa M Kestler, DNP, FNP-BC
100 E Carroll St,
Salisbury, MD 21801-5493

Ph: (410) 546-6400
Melissa M Kestler, DNP, FNP-BC
30668 Sussex Hwy,
Laurel, DE 19956-4421

Ph: (302) 875-6550

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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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