Margaret Kessler, MD
NPI 1326240946 · Dermatology Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Margaret Kessler, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1326240946).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326240946
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 41731 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
3,881 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 | 1,229 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 733 | $92 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 569 | $55 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 437 | $130 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 292 | $96 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 127 | 93 |
| Ketoconazole | 125 | 57 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 116 | 77 |
| Minoxidil | 85 | 26 |
| Finasteride | 76 | 20 |
| Fluorouracil | 62 | 49 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 52 | 27 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,517 across 123 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
- 2007-06-05
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Margaret Kessler's NPI number?
- Margaret Kessler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326240946, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Margaret Kessler's specialty?
- Margaret Kessler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Margaret Kessler located?
- Margaret Kessler's practice location on file with NPPES is 1331 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006-2754.
- What is Margaret Kessler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Margaret Kessler is (602) 354-5770.
- Does Margaret Kessler accept Medicare?
- Margaret Kessler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Margaret Kessler's NPI active?
- Yes — Margaret Kessler's NPI (1326240946) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.