Kathleen Potesta
NPI 1811365539 · Medical Physician Assistant · Frederick, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathleen Potesta is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Frederick, MD (NPI 1811365539).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811365539
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
149 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 91 | $127 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 46 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 12 | $84 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$127 (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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 228 | 76 |
| Letrozole | 87 | 31 |
| Gabapentin | 55 | 17 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 46 | — |
| Potassium Chloride | 43 | 15 |
| Lenalidomidebrand: Revlimid | 40 | — |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 39 | 30 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-09-11
- Last updated
- 2025-03-25
- Certified
- 2025-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathleen Potesta's NPI number?
- Kathleen Potesta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811365539, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathleen Potesta's specialty?
- Kathleen Potesta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kathleen Potesta located?
- Kathleen Potesta's practice location on file with NPPES is 1562 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702-4920.
- What is Kathleen Potesta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathleen Potesta is (240) 215-6310.
- Does Kathleen Potesta accept Medicare?
- Kathleen Potesta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathleen Potesta's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathleen Potesta's NPI (1811365539) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.