Quick answers
- Does Joshua P. Kesterson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua P. Kesterson 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 Joshua P. Kesterson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 103 Original Medicare patients and 223 services for Joshua P. Kesterson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua P. Kesterson's NPI number?
- 1922142165. 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 Joshua P. Kesterson, 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 | 103 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 223 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| 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)74 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)47 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)21 services
- Removal of uterus, tubes, and/or ovaries through abdomen using an endoscope, 250.0 g or less (58571)16 services
- Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery (38900)12 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 cholesterol72%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)57%
- Anxiety42%
- Arthritis41%
- Depression31%
Hospitals where Joshua P. Kesterson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua P. Kesterson 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.
- Mount Nittany Medical CenterState College, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390268
- UPMC CarlisleCarlisle, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390058
- UPMC Pinnacle HospitalsHarrisburg, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390067
- UPMC WilliamsportWilliamsport, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390045
- WellSpan Evangelical Community HospitalLewisburg, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390013
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua P. Kesterson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 300 Bretz CtNewport, PA 17074 (717) 221‑5940
- 740 High St, Suite 1004Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 321‑3300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua P. Kesterson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pinnacle Health Medical Services1,019 clinicians in the group
- Susquehanna Physician Services612 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
- Gynecological Oncologyalso
Other OB-GYNs in Newport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newport, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pinnacle Health Medical Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922142165 |
| 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