Quick answers
- Does Jeffrey R. Kessler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jeffrey R. Kessler accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Jeffrey R. Kessler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,664 Original Medicare patients and 4,387 services for Jeffrey R. Kessler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jeffrey R. Kessler's NPI number?
- 1518968478. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Jeffrey R. Kessler, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 2,664 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,387 |
| Different services or procedures | 186 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)528 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)386 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)233 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)202 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)184 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure74%
- High cholesterol66%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes32%
- Depression26%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where Jeffrey R. Kessler works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jeffrey R. Kessler at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Benefis Hospitals IncGreat Falls, MT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 270012
- Benefis Teton Medical CenterChoteau, MT · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 271307
- Great Falls Clinic HospitalGreat Falls, MT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 270086
- Missouri River Medical CenterFort Benton, MT · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 271304
- Mountainview Medical CenterWhite Sulphur Spring, MT · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 271306
Practice locations
Addresses where Jeffrey R. Kessler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1101 26th St SGreat Falls, MT 59405 (406) 455‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jeffrey R. Kessler as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Benefis Hospitals Inc384 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Great Falls
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Great Falls, MT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Benefis Hospitals Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Wisconsin |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518968478 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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