Maria Kessell, MD
NPI 1508826595 · Family Medicine Physician · Spencer, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maria Kessell, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Spencer, WV (NPI 1508826595).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508826595
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 19785 (WV)
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
20 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
146 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 93 | $10 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 25 | $3 |
| Stool Analysis for Blood to Screen for Colon Tumors82270 | 16 | $4 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 12 | $69 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$69 (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 · 135 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 449 | 128 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 432 | 132 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 397 | 130 |
| Losartan Potassium | 290 | 89 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 268 | 60 |
| Lisinopril | 256 | 77 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$46 across 4 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
- 2006-03-24
- Last updated
- 2012-04-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maria Kessell's NPI number?
- Maria Kessell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508826595, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maria Kessell's specialty?
- Maria Kessell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Maria Kessell located?
- Maria Kessell's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Hospital Dr, Spencer, WV 25276-1050.
- What is Maria Kessell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maria Kessell is (304) 927-6822.
- Does Maria Kessell accept Medicare?
- Maria Kessell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maria Kessell's NPI active?
- Yes — Maria Kessell's NPI (1508826595) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-04-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.