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PAUL KESSLING, DDS

Prosthodontics in WESTLAKE, Ohio. 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
51
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Prosthodontics avg: 85
Industry payments
$26.05
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PAUL KESSLING, DDS is a Prosthodontics ([object Object]) practicing in WESTLAKE, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 51 claims across 22 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $26.05 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PAUL KESSLING, DDS filed 51 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WESTLAKE, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

PAUL KESSLING, DDS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/30/2017

NPI 1730617127

Primary specialty

Prosthodontics

Niche

3,510 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

51 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 85

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Prosthodontics compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Prosthodontics share within Ohio

1. Prosthodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Prosthodontics share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Prosthodontics (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Prosthodontics) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Prosthodontics) — 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).

PAUL KESSLING, DDS is a Prosthodontics provider practicing in WESTLAKE, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1730617127. 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.

PAUL KESSLING, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Prosthodontics provider holding DDS credentials at 2205 CROCKER RD STE 103, WESTLAKE, OH, 44145, with a listed phone of (216) 770-9040. NPI 1730617127 was issued on 05/30/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KESSLING 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 51 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $293 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.5%. 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.

Prosthodontics is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,510 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 85 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

2205 CROCKER RD STE 103
WESTLAKE, OH 44145

Provider Details

NPI 1730617127
Specialty Prosthodontics
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/30/2017

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 PAUL KESSLING, DDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$26

Largest payer

ZIMVIE INC.

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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to PAUL KESSLING, DDS. To verify PAUL KESSLING, DDS's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio 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.

51
Total Claims
$293
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
51
Total Day Supply
416
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$293
Opioid Claims
13 (25.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
13

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

Prosthodontics Overview

How PAUL KESSLING, DDS fits within the Prosthodontics landscape nationally.

3,510
Prosthodontics Providers in US
51
States with Prosthodontics
85
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL KESSLING, DDS's 51 claims are below the specialty average of 85.

Nearby Prosthodontics Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Prosthodontics nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL KESSLING, DDS's specialty?
PAUL KESSLING, DDS specializes in Prosthodontics and practices in WESTLAKE, Ohio. Credentials: DDS.
How much does PAUL KESSLING, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL KESSLING, DDS wrote 51 Medicare Part D claims totaling $293 in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL KESSLING, DDS located?
PAUL KESSLING, DDS is located at 2205 CROCKER RD STE 103, WESTLAKE, OH, 44145. Phone: (216) 770-9040.
What is PAUL KESSLING, DDS's NPI number?
PAUL KESSLING, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730617127, issued on 05/30/2017.
Does PAUL KESSLING, DDS prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAUL KESSLING, DDS had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.5%.
How many Prosthodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 3,510 Prosthodontics providers across 51 states in the US. The average Prosthodontics provider writes 85 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL KESSLING, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL KESSLING, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL KESSLING, DDS accept Medicare?
PAUL KESSLING, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 51 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL KESSLING, DDS's credentials?
PAUL KESSLING, DDS's NPI is 1730617127 with credentials DDS. 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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