Dr William D Kessler Jr, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Joplin, MO

Dr William D Kessler Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Joplin, Missouri. He went to Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Mercy Clinic Joplin Llc and his current practice location is 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (417) 781-2727.

Dr William D Kessler Jr is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number R7G11) 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 1265421739.

Contact Information

Dr William D Kessler Jr, MD
100 Mercy Way,
Joplin, MO 64804-4524
(417) 781-2727
(417) 208-3625

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr William D Kessler Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience40 Years
Location100 Mercy Way, Joplin, Missouri
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 William D Kessler Jr attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265421739
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/18/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/15/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224044953
  • Enrollment ID: I20090114000295

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William D Kessler Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265421739NPI-NPPES
202443404MedicaidMO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine R7G11 (Missouri)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist R7G11 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Hospital CarthageCarthage, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mercy Clinic Joplin Llc0547300196247

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 William D Kessler Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMercy Clinic Joplin Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215264817
PECOS PAC ID: 0547300196
Enrollment ID: O20091218000092

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 William D Kessler Jr 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 William D Kessler Jr, MD
100 Mercy Way,
Joplin, MO 64804-4524

Ph: (417) 781-2727
Dr William D Kessler Jr, MD
100 Mercy Way,
Joplin, MO 64804-4524

Ph: (417) 781-2727

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Practice Location: 1102 W 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: 417-347-1111    

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