Kenneth Kesler, MD
NPI 1700991106 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Indianapolis, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Kesler, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Indianapolis, IN (NPI 1700991106).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700991106
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01029480 (IN)
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
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
35 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 22 | $155 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity and Breast Bone38746 | 13 | $56 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $56–$155 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$895 across 16 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 550 University BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202-5149Phone: (317) 944-7778Fax: (317) 274-2940
- 545 Barnhill Dr Eh 215Eh215Indianapolis, IN 46202-5112Phone: (317) 948-0944Fax: (317) 274-2940
- 535 Barnhill DrIndianapolis, IN 46202-5116Phone: (317) 944-2394Fax: (317) 274-2940
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-19
- Last updated
- 2023-06-05
- Certified
- 2023-06-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Kesler's NPI number?
- Kenneth Kesler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700991106, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Kesler's specialty?
- Kenneth Kesler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Kesler located?
- Kenneth Kesler's practice location on file with NPPES is 7979 N Shadeland Ave Ste 310, Indianapolis, IN 46250-2042.
- What is Kenneth Kesler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Kesler is (317) 887-7968.
- Does Kenneth Kesler accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Kesler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Kesler's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Kesler's NPI (1700991106) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.