Dr William F Kessler, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Austin, TX

Dr William F Kessler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Austin, Texas. He went to Baylor College Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Seton Family Of Doctors and his current practice location is 1010 W 40th St, Austin, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (512) 459-8753.

Dr William F Kessler is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J2124) 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 1013925585.

Contact Information

Dr William F Kessler, MD
1010 W 40th St,
Austin, TX 78756-4010
(512) 459-8753
(512) 483-6807



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr William F Kessler
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience33 Years
Location1010 W 40th St, Austin, Texas
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 F Kessler attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013925585
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/14/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557394954
  • Enrollment ID: I20101111000252

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William F Kessler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013925585NPI-NPPES
33004755OtherTXRR MEDICARE
85009XOtherTXBCBS SAN ANGELO
100226302MedicaidTX
89450SOtherTXBCBS AUSTIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) J2124 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ascension Seton Medical Center AustinAustin, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Seton Family Of Doctors0941333280663

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Entity NameSeton Family Of Doctors
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588997233
PECOS PAC ID: 0941333280
Enrollment ID: O20100806000260

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr William F Kessler, MD
1010 W 40th St,
Austin, TX 78756-4010

Ph: (512) 459-8753
Dr William F Kessler, MD
1010 W 40th St,
Austin, TX 78756-4010

Ph: (512) 459-8753

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Dr. Brendan P Dewan, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Dr. John D Oswalt, M.D.
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