JAMES KESL D.O. – NPI #1457615866
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

JAMES KESL is an orthopaedic surgeon located in NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1457615866 to JAMES KESL on June 29, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Apr 02, 2026. 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 JAMES KESL below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES KESL

NPI Number
1457615866
Enumeration Date

(about 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES KESL
Credentials
D.O.
Primary location
2790 CLAY EDWARDS DR STE 650
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116-3279
Phone: (816) 459-7500 Fax: (816) 459-9611
1 Other location(s):
12200 W 106th St Ste 400
Overland Park, KS 66215-2305
Phone: (816) 459-7500
Fax: (816) 207-3768
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 02, 2026

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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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 PA OS018239

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
KANSAS CITY UNIVERSITY OF MED & BIOSCIENCES, COLLEGE OF OSTEO MED - Graduated 2011
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
JAMES KESL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL
      2800 CLAY EDWARDS DRIVE
      NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116
    • OVERLAND PARK REG MED CTR
      10500 QUIVIRA ROAD
      OVERLAND PARK, KS 66215

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