Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James C. Higham Kessler work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James C. Higham Kessler at 2 hospitals: Centura Health-St Anthony North Health Campus and HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James C. Higham Kessler see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Thornton, CO and Denver, CO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James C. Higham Kessler's specialty?
- Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does James C. Higham Kessler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James C. Higham Kessler accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for James C. Higham Kessler?
- (303) 252-4442, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James C. Higham Kessler's NPI number?
- 1003105636. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James C. Higham Kessler works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James C. Higham Kessler at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Centura Health-St Anthony North Health CampusWestminster, CO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 060104
- HCA HealthONE Mountain RidgeThornton, CO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 060065
Practice locations
Addresses where James C. Higham Kessler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 10001 Washington StThornton, CO 80229 (303) 252‑4442
- 4500 E 9th Ave, Suite 560 SDenver, CO 80220 (303) 388‑6874
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James C. Higham Kessler as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates, PLLC36 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Thornton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Thornton, CO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Washington University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003105636 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians