John Kesler, PA
NPI 1548718711 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Marrero, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Kesler, PA is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Marrero, LA (NPI 1548718711).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548718711
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 303647 (LA)
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
9 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
743 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 303 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 143 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 58 | $73 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 46 | $25 |
| X-Ray of Both Hips, 3-4 Views73522 | 29 | $39 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 26 | $27 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 117 | 72 |
| Gabapentin | 113 | 62 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 111 | 62 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 66 | 57 |
| Methylprednisolone | 63 | 60 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 46 | 36 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$311 across 15 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
- 2016-09-16
- Last updated
- 2025-12-11
- Certified
- 2025-12-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Kesler's NPI number?
- John Kesler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548718711, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Kesler's specialty?
- John Kesler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is John Kesler located?
- John Kesler's practice location on file with NPPES is 1151 Barataria Blvd Ste 4300, Marrero, LA 70072-3084.
- What is John Kesler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Kesler is (504) 885-6464.
- Does John Kesler accept Medicare?
- John Kesler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Kesler's NPI active?
- Yes — John Kesler's NPI (1548718711) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.