Physician Profile
Kenneth Kesler, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kesler
Based in Indianapolis, IN, Kenneth Kesler, MD is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Kenneth graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1979. According to Medicare claims data, Kenneth cared for 35 Medicare patients across 35 services. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more and removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity and breast bone.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (317) 887-7968
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7979 N SHADELAND AVE STE 310
Indianapolis, IN 46250
550 University Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
545 Barnhill Dr EH 215 EH215
Indianapolis, IN 46202
535 Barnhill Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery 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
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
35 services · 35 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity and breast bone | Procedure | 38746 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
22 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
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 thoracic surgery specialists in Indianapolis 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1979 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity and breast bone 1
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Kesler specialize in?
Dr. Kesler is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Indianapolis, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Kesler located?
Dr. Kesler is listed at 7979 N Shadeland Ave Ste 310, Indianapolis, IN 46250. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kesler's phone number?
The number on file is (317) 887-7968. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kesler's NPI number?
Dr. Kesler's National Provider Identifier is 1700991106. 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. Kesler go to medical school?
Dr. Kesler attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kesler been practicing?
Dr. Kesler has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Kesler do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kesler performs procedures including removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity and breast bone, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Kesler confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kesler. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.