2026 NPPES data Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician NPI 1396132619 M.D.
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MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D.

Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician in MADISON, Wisconsin. 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
182
Medicare Part D claims · 35 beneficiaries · Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician avg: 701
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
77.4384/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.4384/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 182 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

77.4384/100
MIPS score · -6 vs avg
182
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

77 24th percentile higher than 24% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/24/2015

NPI 1396132619

Primary specialty

Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician

Rare

97 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

182 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 701

MIPS final score

77.4384/100 5.661599999999993% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician share within Wisconsin

1. Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician share within Wisconsin

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.4384/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician) — 77.4384/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.4%
MIPS final score (Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician) — 77.4384/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 600 HIGHLAND AVE, MADISON, WI, 53792, with a listed phone of (608) 263-0946. NPI 1396132619 was issued on 04/24/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KESSLER 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 182 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 35 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $150K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 77.4384/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.8371, Cost 62.1241), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 97 enrolled providers across 29 states and an average of 701 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

600 HIGHLAND AVE
MADISON, WI 53792

Provider Details

NPI 1396132619
Specialty Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/24/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

77.4384
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.8371
Quality
62.1241
Cost
77
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D. 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.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC
MADISON, WI

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 182 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.

182
Total Claims
$150K
Total Drug Cost
35
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
198
Total Day Supply
4,210
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$81K
Generic Drug Cost
$70K
Antibiotic Claims
134

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.33
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
40
Doxycycline Hyclate
17
Zerbaxa
Ceftolozane/Tazobactam
15
Ceftriaxone
Ceftriaxone Sodium
12
Fluconazole
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician Overview

How MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D. fits within the Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician landscape nationally.

97
Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician Providers in US
29
States with Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician
701
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D.'s 182 claims are below the specialty average of 701.

Nearby Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician Providers in Wisconsin

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

Compare Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D. specializes in Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician and practices in MADISON, Wisconsin. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D. wrote 182 Medicare Part D claims totaling $150K in drug costs for 35 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.4384/100 (Quality: 81.8371, Cost: 62.1241). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D. located?
MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D. is located at 600 HIGHLAND AVE, MADISON, WI, 53792. Phone: (608) 263-0946.
What is MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396132619, issued on 04/24/2015.
Does MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $81K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 97 Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician providers across 29 states in the US. The average Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician provider writes 701 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Doxycycline Hyclate, Zerbaxa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 182 Part D claims and 35 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL KESSLER, M.D.'s NPI is 1396132619 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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

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