2026 NPPES data Body Imaging Physician NPI 1578597779 M.D.
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B KESALA, M.D.

Body Imaging Physician in CHICAGO, Illinois. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
27
Medicare Part D claims · Body Imaging Physician avg: 44
What the federal data reveals: B KESALA, M.D. is a Body Imaging Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHICAGO, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 27 claims .

What stands out: B KESALA, M.D. filed 27 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHICAGO, Illinois. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

B KESALA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

B KESALA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/11/2006

NPI 1578597779

Primary specialty

Body Imaging Physician

Niche

1,930 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

27 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 44

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Body Imaging Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Body Imaging Physician share within Illinois

1. Body Imaging Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Body Imaging Physician share within Illinois

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Body Imaging Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Body Imaging Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Body Imaging Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Body Imaging Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

B KESALA, M.D. is a Body Imaging Physician provider practicing in CHICAGO, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1578597779. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

B KESALA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Body Imaging Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7435 W TALCOTT AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60631, with a listed phone of (773) 792-5138. NPI 1578597779 was issued on 07/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KESALA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 27 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $237 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Body Imaging Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,930 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 44 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

7435 W TALCOTT AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60631

Provider Details

NPI 1578597779
Specialty Body Imaging Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/11/2006

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to B KESALA, M.D.. To verify B KESALA, M.D.'s current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

27
Total Claims
$237
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
61
Total Day Supply
1,672
Generic Drug Cost
$217

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.44

Body Imaging Physician Overview

How B KESALA, M.D. fits within the Body Imaging Physician landscape nationally.

1,930
Body Imaging Physician Providers in US
52
States with Body Imaging Physician
44
Avg Claims per Provider

B KESALA, M.D.'s 27 claims are below the specialty average of 44.

Nearby Body Imaging Physician Providers in Illinois

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KESALA.

Compare Body Imaging Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is B KESALA, M.D.'s specialty?
B KESALA, M.D. specializes in Body Imaging Physician and practices in CHICAGO, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does B KESALA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, B KESALA, M.D. wrote 27 Medicare Part D claims totaling $237 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is B KESALA, M.D. located?
B KESALA, M.D. is located at 7435 W TALCOTT AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60631. Phone: (773) 792-5138.
What is B KESALA, M.D.'s NPI number?
B KESALA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578597779, issued on 07/11/2006.
How many Body Imaging Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,930 Body Imaging Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Body Imaging Physician provider writes 44 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does B KESALA, M.D. accept Medicare?
B KESALA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 27 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify B KESALA, M.D.'s credentials?
B KESALA, M.D.'s NPI is 1578597779 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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