Physician Profile
Evelyn R. Kessel, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kessel
Evelyn R. Kessel, MD practices gastroenterology in Fort Myers, FL. Evelyn is a 1988 graduate of University of Michigan Medical School. According to Medicare claims data, Evelyn cared for 873 Medicare patients across 890 services. The services billed most often include removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861485062.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (239) 561-7337
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8380 RIVERWALK PARK BLVD STE 200
Fort Myers, FL 33919
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
890 services · 873 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
234 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
98 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43248 |
50 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
39 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
32 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96413 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
100 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Stool analysis for blood, by peroxidase activity | Lab test | 82272 |
91 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
73 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gastroenterologists in Fort Myers 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kessel?
Dr. Kessel is a gastroenterologist in Fort Myers, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kessel's address?
Dr. Kessel is listed at 8380 Riverwalk Park Blvd Ste 200, Fort Myers, FL 33919. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kessel?
The number on file is (239) 561-7337. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kessel's NPI number?
Dr. Kessel's National Provider Identifier is 1861485062. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Kessel train?
Dr. Kessel attended University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kessel been practicing?
Dr. Kessel has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kessel perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kessel performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Kessel confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kessel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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