ROBERT A. KESSLER MD – NPI #1932368602
Internal Medicine

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ROBERT KESSLER is a physician located in SIOUX FALLS, SD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1932368602 to ROBERT KESSLER on June 06, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RI0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Feb 22, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ROBERT KESSLER below.

NPI Profile for
ROBERT A. KESSLER

NPI Number
1932368602
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ROBERT A. KESSLER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
6709 S MINNESOTA AVE STE 102
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57108-2593
Phone: (605) 322-7250 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
725 W Lombard St
Baltimore, MD 21201-1009
Phone: (410) 706-5651
Fax: (410) 706-1992
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RI0200X
- Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease (Primary)		 SD 9108
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 ME MD19000
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 ME MD19000

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
SANFORD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OF UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA - Graduated 2008
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ROBERT KESSLER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • AVERA HEART HOSPITAL OF SOUTH DAKOTA
      4500 W 69TH ST
      SIOUX FALLS, SD 57108
    • AVERA HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
      826 NORTH 8TH STREET
      ESTHERVILLE, IA 51334
    • AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL & UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER
      1325 S CLIFF AVE POST OFFICE BOX 5045
      SIOUX FALLS, SD 57117
    • AVERA ST LUKES
      305 S STATE ST POST OFFICE BOX 4450
      ABERDEEN, SD 57401
    • SPENCER MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
      1200 1ST AVENUE EAST
      SPENCER, IA 51301

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