Dr. Kent J Kessler
General Surgery in Versailles, Kentucky
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 34+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Kent J Kessler Jr., MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Versailles, Kentucky. He attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1991, having over 34 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Marcum And Wallace Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph Berea, Baptist Health Richmond, Saint Joseph London. Dr. Kent J Kessler also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including New Lexington Clinic Psc. Dr. Kent J Kessler accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Kent J Kessler at 360 Amsden Ave 202 to request Dr. Kent J Kessler the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Kent J Kessler Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
9436290293 |
| 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
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 34 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. Kent J Kessler attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1991.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1750497509
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, June 12, 2012
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. Kent J Kessler
Medical Licenses
Dr. Kent J Kessler has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 34 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 29306 | Kentucky |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Irvine, Kentucky | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Berea, Kentucky | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Richmond, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| London, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| New Lexington Clinic Psc | 191 |
Practice Locations
360 Amsden Ave
202
Versailles, KY 40383-1853
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, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, June 12, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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