Dr. William Kessler, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery
20+
Years in Practice
Available
Telehealth
Practice Locations
2 locations
About Dr. William Kessler
William Kessler, M.D. is a healthcare provider practicing in Austin, TX.
Specialty Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
35
Years Experience
2
Locations
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Primary Specialty
Thoracic SurgeryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Baylor College Of Medicine
Class of 1991
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | J2124 | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) |
Public Data Summary for Dr. William Kessler
With 20 years of practice, Dr. William Kessler is an established thoracic surgery provider, M.D., after earning their medical degree at Baylor College Of Medicine in 1991. Dr. currently practices across 2 facilities, including Usacs Critical Care Medicine Services Of Texas Pllc in Austin, Texas. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013925585, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. William Kessler as a lower-volume thoracic surgery provider, treating approximately 60 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 127 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. William Kessler received $3K in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$3K
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Thoracic Surgery Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 78756
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. William Kessler
What does Dr. William Kessler specialize in?
Dr. William Kessler specializes in Thoracic Surgery.
Where does Dr. William Kessler practice?
Dr. William Kessler practices at Usacs Critical Care Medicine Services Of Texas Pllc in Austin, Texas. Dr. is also affiliated with 1 additional facility, listed below.
Does Dr. William Kessler accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. William Kessler accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 60 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. William Kessler's NPI number?
Dr. William Kessler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013925585. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. William Kessler been practicing?
Dr. William Kessler has approximately 20 years of practice experience, having graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1991.