Dr William D Kessler Jr, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Joplin, MO

Dr William D Kessler Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Joplin, Missouri. He went to Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Mercy Clinic Joplin Llc and his current practice location is 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (417) 781-2727.

Dr William D Kessler Jr is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number R7G11) 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 1265421739.

Contact Information

Dr William D Kessler Jr, MD
100 Mercy Way,
Joplin, MO 64804-4524
(417) 781-2727
(417) 208-3625



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr William D Kessler Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience40 Years
Location100 Mercy Way, Joplin, Missouri
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 William D Kessler Jr attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265421739
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/18/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/15/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224044953
  • Enrollment ID: I20090114000295

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William D Kessler Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265421739NPI-NPPES
202443404MedicaidMO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine R7G11 (Missouri)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist R7G11 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Hospital CarthageCarthage, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mercy Clinic Joplin Llc0547300196247

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Entity NameMercy Clinic Joplin Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215264817
PECOS PAC ID: 0547300196
Enrollment ID: O20091218000092

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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 William D Kessler Jr 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 William D Kessler Jr, MD
100 Mercy Way,
Joplin, MO 64804-4524

Ph: (417) 781-2727
Dr William D Kessler Jr, MD
100 Mercy Way,
Joplin, MO 64804-4524

Ph: (417) 781-2727

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Hospitalist Doctors in Joplin, MO

David Michael Dawson, D.O.
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1102 W 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: 417-347-4570    Fax: 417-347-6755
Dr. Roberto Antonio Moran-bojorquez, M.D.
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: 417-556-2300    Fax: 417-556-3625
Gretchen Marie Christian, D.O.
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1102 W 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: 417-347-4570    
Doris Carrizales Purvis, M.D.
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: 417-781-2727    Fax: 417-208-3625
Justin D Wilberding, D.O.
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1102 W 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: 417-347-4570    
Muhammad Saad Farooq, MD
Hospitalist
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Practice Location: 100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: 417-556-2727    
Adam Lawrence Magiera, DO
Hospitalist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1102 W 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone: 417-347-1111    

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