Dr. William D Kessler
Hospitalist in Joplin, Missouri
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 40+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. William D Kessler Jr., MD, is the Hospitalist specialist in Joplin, Missouri. He attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospitalist. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Freeman Health System - Freeman West, Mercy Hospital Carthage, Mercy Hospital Joplin, Mercy Hospital Springfield. Dr. William D Kessler also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hospital Medicine Services Of Tennessee Pc, Mercy Clinic Joplin Llc. Dr. William D Kessler accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (417) 781-2727 to request Dr. William D Kessler the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
William D Kessler Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8224044953 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Hospitalist (primary specialty)
- Family Practice
Experience
- Over 40 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. William D Kessler attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 1984.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1265421739
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, April 15, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. William D Kessler
Medical Licenses
Dr. William D Kessler has been primarily specialized in Hospitalist for over 40 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
click for detail Hospitalist Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
| R7G11 | Missouri |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| R7G11 | Missouri |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Joplin, Missouri | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Joplin, Missouri | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Springfield, Missouri | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Hospital Medicine Services Of Tennessee Pc
| Hospital Medicine Services Of Tennessee Pc | 232 |
| Mercy Clinic Joplin Llc | 199 |
Practice Locations
100 Mercy Way
Joplin, MO 64804-4524
Phone: (417) 781-2727
Phone 2: (417) 556-3729
Phone 3: (417) 556-3746
Fax: (417) 208-3625
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, April 15, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. William D Kessler [NPI: 1265421739]Hospitalist, Family Practice