Dr Joshua Kessler, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Needham, MA

Dr Joshua Kessler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Needham, Massachusetts. He went to Boston University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Boston Ent Associates Pc and his current practice location is 560 Hillside Ave Ste H, Needham, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (781) 444-4722.

Dr Joshua Kessler is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 219744) 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 1831169127.

Contact Information

Dr Joshua Kessler, MD
560 Hillside Ave Ste H,
Needham, MA 02494-1232
(781) 444-4722
(781) 444-4721

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joshua Kessler
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience25 Years
Location560 Hillside Ave Ste H, Needham, Massachusetts
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 Joshua Kessler attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831169127
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173517018
  • Enrollment ID: I20040413000779

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joshua Kessler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831169127NPI-NPPES
2031761MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 219744 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - NeedhamNeedham, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Boston Ent Associates Pc53957069236

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 Joshua Kessler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBoston Ent Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952371254
PECOS PAC ID: 5395706923
Enrollment ID: O20041026000749

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 Joshua 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 Joshua Kessler, MD
560 Hillside Ave Ste H,
Needham, MA 02494-1232

Ph: (781) 444-4722
Dr Joshua Kessler, MD
560 Hillside Ave Ste H,
Needham, MA 02494-1232

Ph: (781) 444-4722

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