Dr Harold A Kessler, MD - Medicare Infectious Disease in Chicago, IL

Dr Harold A Kessler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease" physician in Chicago, Illinois. He went to Rush Medical College Of Rush University and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Infectious Disease. He is a member of the group practice Rush University Medical Center and his current practice location is 600 S Paulina St, Suite 143, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (312) 942-2061.

Dr Harold A Kessler is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036051260) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1730140534.

Contact Information

Dr Harold A Kessler, MD
600 S Paulina St, Suite 143,
Chicago, IL 60612-3806
(312) 942-2061
(312) 942-2184



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Harold A Kessler
GenderMale
SpecialityInfectious Disease
Experience50 Years
Location600 S Paulina St, Chicago, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Harold A Kessler attended and graduated from Rush Medical College Of Rush University in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730140534
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/28/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678578762
  • Enrollment ID: I20091019000368

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Harold A Kessler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730140534NPI-NPPES
036051260MedicaidIL
440003642OtherILRR MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RI0200XInternal Medicine - Infectious Disease 036051260 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Rush University Medical CenterChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rush University Medical Center54966588741007

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameRush University Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093819542
PECOS PAC ID: 5496658874
Enrollment ID: O20040202000228

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Entity NameRush University Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518196138
PECOS PAC ID: 8628114956
Enrollment ID: O20090930000174

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Harold A Kessler is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Harold A Kessler, MD
Po Box 239d,
Park Ridge, IL 60068-8018

Ph: (847) 759-1560
Dr Harold A Kessler, MD
600 S Paulina St, Suite 143,
Chicago, IL 60612-3806

Ph: (312) 942-2061

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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