Alter Kessler, PA
NPI 1265756522 · Medical Physician Assistant · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alter Kessler, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1265756522).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265756522
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 23 007710 (NY)
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 tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
24 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 24 | $88 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $88–$88 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 58 | 54 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 36 | 33 |
| Mupirocin | 31 | 27 |
| Cephalexin | 30 | 28 |
| Cefdinir | 22 | 21 |
| Meloxicam | 21 | 18 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 17 | 16 |
| Famotidine | 16 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-03-16
- Last updated
- 2011-11-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alter Kessler's NPI number?
- Alter Kessler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265756522, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alter Kessler's specialty?
- Alter Kessler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Alter Kessler located?
- Alter Kessler's practice location on file with NPPES is 1530 43rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11219-1605.
- What is Alter Kessler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alter Kessler is (718) 851-3000.
- Does Alter Kessler accept Medicare?
- Alter Kessler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alter Kessler's NPI active?
- Yes — Alter Kessler's NPI (1265756522) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-11-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.