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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1548718711 PA
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Marrero, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,179 in Surgical Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
641
Medicare Part D claims · 236 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$311
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
John Kesler, PA filed 641 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in Marrero, Louisiana, prescribing 98% generic.
- 641
- Part D claims, 2023
- 98%
- generic prescribing
- $311
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
John Kesler, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
641 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about John Kesler, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
641 103% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgical Physician Assistant. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
John Kesler, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 1151 BARATARIA BLVD STE 4300, Marrero, LA, 70072, with a listed phone of (504) 885-6464. NPI 1548718711 was issued on 09/16/2016.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 641 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 236 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.4%.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,179 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1548718711 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/16/2016 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where John Kesler, PA bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
L Thomas Cashio MD And Mark Juneau JR Md,pc
Marrero, LA
Pontchartrain Bone And Joint Clinic Ltd
Metairie, LA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for John Kesler, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$311
Largest payer
Avanos Medical
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
John Kesler, PA - brand share 2.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average
2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 641 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
641
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
236
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 714
- Total Day Supply
- 15,351
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 98% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $23K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Opioid Claims
- 131 (20.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 30
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.25
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What John Kesler, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
135 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
96 claims
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
73 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
62 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 51
Tramadol Hcl
51 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 45
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
45 claims
- Celecoxib 39
Celecoxib
39 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 32
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
32 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 135 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 96 |
| Methylprednisolone | 73 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 62 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 51 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 45 |
| Celecoxib | 39 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 32 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 14 |
| Cephalexin | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How John Kesler, PA fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,179
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
John Kesler, PA's 641 claims are above the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kesler.
Dr. Marie Alexander
MS, MSPAS, PA
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Justin Allen
PA
Baton Rouge, LA
Ryan Armentor
Lafayette, LA
Dr. William Atkinson
PA-C
Lafayette, LA
Dr. Harley Augustine
PA-C
Metairie, LA
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Louisiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Kesler, PA's specialty? ▼
John Kesler, PA specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Marrero, Louisiana. Credentials: PA.
How much does John Kesler, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, John Kesler, PA wrote 641 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 236 beneficiaries.
Where is John Kesler, PA located? ▼
John Kesler, PA is located at 1151 BARATARIA BLVD STE 4300, Marrero, LA, 70072. Phone: (504) 885-6464.
What is John Kesler, PA's NPI number? ▼
John Kesler, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548718711, issued on 09/16/2016.
Does John Kesler, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
John Kesler, PA's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $23K in brand drug costs.
Does John Kesler, PA prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, John Kesler, PA had 131 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.4%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,179 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Kesler, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Kesler, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Tizanidine Hcl, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Kesler, PA accept Medicare? ▼
John Kesler, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 641 Part D claims and 236 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Kesler, PA's credentials? ▼
John Kesler, PA's NPI is 1548718711 with credentials PA. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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