Dr. Alex Kessler
Nephrology in Atlantic City, New Jersey
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 27+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Alex Kessler, MD,DO, is a Nephrology specialist in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He attended and graduated from Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Div. Dr. Alex Kessler also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Atlanticare Physician Group Pa. Dr. Alex Kessler accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (609) 441-8146 to request Dr. Alex Kessler the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Alex Kessler |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3678594223 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Nephrology (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 27 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Alex Kessler attended and graduated from Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine in 1997.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1487600839
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, May 26, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, April 9, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Alex Kessler
Medical Licenses
Dr. Alex Kessler has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 27 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology
click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
| 25MB06879600 | New Jersey |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
click for detail Hospitalist Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
| 25MB06879600 | New Jersey |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Atlantic City, New Jersey | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Atlanticare Physician Group Pa
| Atlanticare Physician Group Pa | 281 |
Practice Locations
1925 Pacific Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401-6713
Phone: (609) 441-8146
Fax: (609) 441-8002
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, April 9, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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