Elena Kesterson, PA
NPI 1235217191 · Physician Assistant · Venice, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elena Kesterson, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Venice, FL (NPI 1235217191).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235217191
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1383 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
10,600 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 3,735 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,182 | $75 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 1,178 | $34 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 1,096 | $90 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth11103 | 943 | $41 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 223 | 188 |
| Cephalexin | 198 | 158 |
| Hydrocortisone | 189 | 145 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 136 | 118 |
| Ciclopirox | 118 | 65 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 80 | 56 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 64 | 35 |
| Ketoconazole | 52 | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$928 across 30 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2016-06-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elena Kesterson's NPI number?
- Elena Kesterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235217191, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elena Kesterson's specialty?
- Elena Kesterson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Elena Kesterson located?
- Elena Kesterson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1415 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292-3064.
- What is Elena Kesterson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elena Kesterson is (941) 488-5300.
- Does Elena Kesterson accept Medicare?
- Elena Kesterson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elena Kesterson's NPI active?
- Yes — Elena Kesterson's NPI (1235217191) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-06-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.