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Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler, MD
NPI1811093461
- Medicare services, 2024
- 24
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 38
- Part D claims, 2018
- 1,450
- Publications
- 2
- Industry payments
- $122
- Practice address
- 2280 Harrison Ave Suite B Suite B, Eureka, CA 95501-3200
- Practice phone
- Call (707) 443-9371
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
St Joseph Heritage Healthcare
Primary care practice · Eureka, California
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Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler is an internist in Eureka, California
Dr. Kessler practices at St Joseph Heritage Healthcare in Eureka, California.
Dr. Kessler's NPI, 1811093461, was assigned on September 14, 2006. Dr. Kessler graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1972. Dr. Kessler holds California license G31775.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1811093461NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- September 14, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (707) 443-9371
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 80
- Medical school graduation
- 1972
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler practices at 2 locations in Eureka, California
Dr. Kessler's primary practice is St Joseph Heritage Healthcare, at 2280 Harrison Ave Suite B Suite B, Eureka, CA 95501-3200. The practice phone is (707) 443-9371. The NPI Registry lists Dr. Kessler's practice address as 2700 Dolbeer St, Eureka, CA 95501.
- St Joseph Heritage HealthcarePrimary2280 Harrison Ave Suite B Suite B, Eureka, CA 95501-3200Phone(707) 443-9371
- NPI Registry address2700 Dolbeer St, Eureka, CA 95501 · Humboldt CountyPhone(707) 443-9371
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Affiliation Data; Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler is affiliated with 1 site of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Kessler's primary practice is St Joseph Heritage Healthcare in Eureka, California. The medical group on file is St. Jude Heritage Medical Group.
St Joseph Heritage HealthcarePrimary
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Kessler practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| St Joseph Heritage Healthcare | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler is one of 16,751 internists in California
Internal medicine is Dr. Kessler's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207R00000X. Dr. Kessler is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kessler is licensed in California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Internal medicine, CaliforniaPrimary
Internists near Dr. Kessler
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler billed Medicare for 24 services in 2024
CMS data shows 24 Medicare services from Dr. Kessler across 1 procedure code in 2024, for 38 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $3,250 for them. Every service was in a facility, such as a hospital, rather than an office.
Medicare services, 202424
Medicare patients38
Paid by Medicare$3,250
Procedure codes1
Dr. Kessler's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 632024: 2462%
Dr. Kessler compared with the California median for internists, 2024
- Dr. Kessler
- California median
- Medicare services
- 24vs 36193% below
- Medicare patients
- 38vs 15175% below
- Part D claims
- 1,450vs 4213.4 times
Medians across 15,815 internists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Kessler's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler treated 38 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 73
CMS counts 38 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Kessler in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 20 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 42% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 2.66, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Kessler's median patient age at 80, with 59% women.
Medicare patients, 202438
Average age73
Average risk score2.66
Also on Medicaid42%
Dr. Kessler's Medicare patients by age, 2024
CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.
Dr. Kessler's Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women1539%
- Men2361%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Kessler's Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Heart failure50%
- Mood disorders50%
- Anxiety47%
- Arthritis47%
- Chronic kidney disease47%
- Diabetes45%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Kessler's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 80
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women59%
- Men41%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler wrote 1,450 Medicare Part D claims in 2018
In 2018, Dr. Kessler wrote 1,450 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 41 drugs, with $24,998 in total drug cost. In 2017, CMS named 5,550 claims across 115 drugs.
Part D claims, 20181,450
Drugs named by CMS41
Total drug cost$24,998
Dr. Kessler's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2018
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2017 to 2018
- 2017
- 2018
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2017: 5,5502018: 1,45074%
Drugs named by CMS: 41 in 2018, 115 in 2017.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026
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Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler has 2 publications on record
Dmand AI links 2 papers to Dr. Kessler in 2014. 2014 was the busiest year, with 2. Dr. Kessler's most frequent co-authors are Chester B. Whitley, MD, Manisha C. Balwani, MD, MS and Gregory Mark Enns, MD.
Papers2
Dr. Kessler's most frequent co-authors
- Chester B. Whitley, MD2 shared papers
- Manisha C. Balwani, MD, MS1 shared paper
- Gregory Mark Enns, MD1 shared paper
Recent publications by Dr. Kessler
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler received $122 in industry payments in 2017
CMS Open Payments shows 3 general payments to Dr. Kessler from 3 drug and device companies in 2017. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Sanofi and Genzyme US Companies paid the most, $93.
Companies that paid Dr. Kessler the most, 2017 to 2017
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler has 1 award and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Kessler, most recently CMS Stage 1 EHR in 2013.
Awards and honors for Dr. Kessler
- 2013
- CMS Stage 1 EHR
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Dr. Kessler graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1972.
- Medical school
- Board certified in internal medicine
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler accepts plans from 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Kessler is in network with 2 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and HCSC. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 2. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- HCSC
Plan types Dr. Kessler accepts, by number of carriers
- Medicare2
- PPO2
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Affiliation DataDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler's NPI number?
Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler's NPI number is 1811093461. It was assigned on September 14, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler?
Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler is an internist in Eureka, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Internal Medicine Physician (taxonomy code 207R00000X).
Where does Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler practice?
Dr. Kessler practices at 2280 Harrison Ave Suite B Suite B, Eureka, CA 95501-3200. Dr. Kessler also practices at 2700 Dolbeer St, Eureka, CA 95501. Dr. Kessler's primary practice is St Joseph Heritage Healthcare in Eureka, California.
What is Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Kessler is (707) 443-9371.
What is Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler's medical license number?
Dr. Kessler holds California license G31775.
What medical group is Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler part of?
Dr. Kessler is linked to St. Jude Heritage Medical Group.
Does Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Kessler billed Medicare for 24 services in 2024.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler see?
CMS counts 38 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Kessler in 2024, with an average age of 73.
Is Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler board certified?
Yes. Dr. Kessler is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
What services does Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Kessler's most billed Medicare services were hospital inpatient care (99223).
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Where did Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler go to medical school?
Dr. Kessler graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1972.
What drugs does Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler prescribe most?
In 2018 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kessler's most prescribed drugs by claims were Atorvastatin Calcium, Simvastatin and Levothyroxine Sodium.
Has Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $122 in general payments to Dr. Kessler from 3 companies from 2017 to 2017. The largest total came from Sanofi and Genzyme US Companies.
How long has Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler been practicing?
Dr. Kessler graduated from medical school in 1972, 54 years ago.
Does Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler do research?
Dmand AI links 2 publications to Dr. Kessler.
Who does Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler publish with?
Dr. Kessler's most frequent co-authors are Chester B. Whitley, MD (2 shared papers), Manisha C. Balwani, MD, MS (1 shared paper) and Gregory Mark Enns, MD (1 shared paper).
What insurance does Dr. Bruce Edward Kessler accept?
Dr. Kessler is in network with 2 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and HCSC. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 2. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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