Quick answers
- Does Nicholas S. Kesling accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas S. Kesling 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 Nicholas S. Kesling see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 121 Original Medicare patients and 443 services for Nicholas S. Kesling. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas S. Kesling's NPI number?
- 1801445861. 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 Nicholas S. Kesling, 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 | 121 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 443 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)96 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)86 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)57 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)35 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes (99441)24 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 pressure63%
- Arthritis36%
- High cholesterol35%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety24%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Hospitals where Nicholas S. Kesling works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas S. Kesling 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.
- Alaska Native Medical CenterAnchorage, AK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 020026
- Providence Kodiak Island Medical CenterKodiak, AK · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 021306
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas S. Kesling is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3449 E Rezanof DrKodiak, AK 99615
- 3449 E Rezanof Dr, Alutiiq EnwiaKodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486‑9800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas S. Kesling as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kodiak Area Native Association34 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Kodiak
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kodiak, AK — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kodiak Area Native Association
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801445861 |
| 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