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2026 NPPES data Military Health Care Provider NPI 1295151611 D.O.
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Military Health Care Provider in Bethesda, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,080 in Military Health Care Provider, 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
268
Medicare Part D claims · 195 beneficiaries · Military Health Care Provider avg: 658
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Joshua Kessler, D.O. filed 268 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Military Health Care Provider in Bethesda, Maryland.
- 268
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Joshua Kessler, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
268 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 Joshua Kessler, D.O.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Military Health Care Provider
Medicare Part D claims
268 59% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Military Health Care Provider compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Joshua Kessler, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Military Health Care Provider provider holding D.O. credentials at 8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE, Bethesda, MD, 20889, with a listed phone of (301) 295-4810. NPI 1295151611 was issued on 03/10/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 268 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 195 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.6%.
Military Health Care Provider is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,080 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 658 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 | 1295151611 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Military Health Care Provider |
| Credentials | D.O. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/10/2014 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joshua Kessler, D.O. 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.
According to CMS billing records, Joshua Kessler, D.O. is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities across 3 states, 1 of which carry a CMS Hospital overall star rating.
Winchester Medical Center
★★★★☆ 4/5
Winchester, VA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 490005
Meritus Medical Center Inc
Hagerstown, MD
Unm Medical Group Inc
Albuquerque, NM
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
268
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
195
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 268
- Total Day Supply
- 2,101
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 31 (11.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 80
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.48
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 36, 65-74: 65, 75-84: 66, 85+: 28
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joshua Kessler, D.O. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
30 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
16 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
16 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
13 claims
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
13 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
13 claims
- Dicyclomine Hcl
Dicyclomine Hcl
12 claims
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 30 |
| Azithromycin | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 16 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 13 |
| Methylprednisolone | 13 |
| Prednisone | 13 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 12 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Military Health Care Provider Overview
How Joshua Kessler, D.O. fits within the Military Health Care Provider landscape nationally.
3,080
Military Health Care Provider Providers in US
51
States with Military Health Care Provider
658
Avg Claims per Provider
Joshua Kessler, D.O.'s 268 claims are below the specialty average of 658.
Nearby Military Health Care Provider Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kessler.
Dr. Kevin Abbott
MD
Bethesda, MD
Dr. Adrian Aceves-Hurtado
DO
Bethesda, MD
Dr. Lawrence Agodoa
M.D.
Bethesda, MD
Dr. Maria Ali
DO
Bethesda, MD
Dr. Casey Arnold
DO
Bethesda, MD
Compare Military Health Care Provider 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 Maryland medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joshua Kessler, D.O.'s specialty? ▼
Joshua Kessler, D.O. specializes in Military Health Care Provider and practices in Bethesda, Maryland. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Joshua Kessler, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joshua Kessler, D.O. wrote 268 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 195 beneficiaries.
Where is Joshua Kessler, D.O. located? ▼
Joshua Kessler, D.O. is located at 8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE, Bethesda, MD, 20889. Phone: (301) 295-4810.
What is Joshua Kessler, D.O.'s NPI number? ▼
Joshua Kessler, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295151611, issued on 03/10/2014.
Does Joshua Kessler, D.O. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Joshua Kessler, D.O. had 31 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.6%.
How many Military Health Care Provider providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,080 Military Health Care Provider providers across 51 states in the US. The average Military Health Care Provider provider writes 658 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joshua Kessler, D.O. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joshua Kessler, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Azithromycin, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joshua Kessler, D.O. accept Medicare? ▼
Joshua Kessler, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 268 Part D claims and 195 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joshua Kessler, D.O.'s credentials? ▼
Joshua Kessler, D.O.'s NPI is 1295151611 with credentials D.O.. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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