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- 4620 N Park Ave, Ph 5E, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
About Leslie Kessler
Leslie S. Kessler, M.A. CCC-SLP is a qualified speech language pathologist practicing in Chevy Chase, MD. Leslie is also listed as specializing in speech-language pathologist. Medicare claims data shows Leslie provided 1,046 services to 104 patients. The services billed most often include treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or hearing processing disorder, training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes, and treatment of swallowing and feeding disorder. This provider record is associated with NPI 1306978085.
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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
- (301) 957-6696
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4620 N PARK AVE PH 5E
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Speech-Language Pathology 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
- Pediatric speech delay
- Stroke recovery
- Stuttering
- Swallowing difficulties
Cancer Care
- Speech and Swallowing Changes After Throat Cancer
Cognitive communication
Feeding
- Picky Eating and Food Aversion
- Sensitive Gag Reflex with Food
Language
- Trouble Telling Stories or Explaining Thoughts
Language & Cognition
- Brain Fog After Concussion
- Child Not Talking at School
- Difficulty Understanding Spoken Language
- Memory and Organization Problems After Brain Injury
- Nonverbal Communication Challenges
- Reading and Spelling Difficulties
- Social Communication Struggles
- Trouble Finding Words
Oral motor
- Excessive Drooling
Oral Motor
- Mouth Breathing
- Tongue Thrust
- Tongue tie
Pediatric feeding
- Infant Latch and Bottle Feeding Problems
- Lip Tie in Infants
- Weak Suck in Newborns
Pediatric speech
- Cleft Palate Speech Problems
- Repeating Words and Phrases
Speech Clarity
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech
- Lisp
- Rapid and Disorganized Speech
- Slurred Speech
- Trouble Pronouncing R and S Sounds
- Unclear Speech
Swallowing
- Choking on Food or Liquids
- Food Getting Stuck in Cheeks
- Globus sensation
- Liquid Leaking from Nose While Drinking
- Trouble Chewing Food
- Trouble Swallowing Pills
Voice
- Chronic Throat Clearing and Chronic Cough
- Flat or Monotone Voice
- High-Pitched Voice in Men
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Loss of Voice
- Loss of Voice with Tracheostomy
- Nasal Voice
- Quiet or Weak Voice in Parkinson's
- Shaky or Trembling Voice
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
- Vocal Cord Polyps and Cysts
- Voice Spasms
- Voice Strain and Throat Tightness
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Speech therapy
- Swallowing therapy
- Toddler speech therapy
Airway & Tracheostomy
- Speaking Valve Evaluation
Assistive technology
- Communication App Setup on iPad
Assistive Technology
- Communication Device Evaluation and Training
Cancer Care
- Artificial Larynx Training
Cognitive Care
- Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy
- Concussion Return-to-Learn Therapy
Cognitive rehabilitation
- Memory and Recall Training for Dementia
Comprehension
- Auditory Processing Disorder Therapy
Diagnostics
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Vocal Cord Video Exam
Early Intervention
- Gestalt Language Processing Therapy
- Parent-Led Language Coaching
Evaluation
- Mouth and Tongue Rest Posture Assessment
- School Speech IEP Evaluation
Feeding
- Pediatric Feeding Therapy
Language
- Storytelling and Narrative Language Therapy
Literacy
- Dyslexia and Reading Therapy
Neurogenic Rehab
- Aphasia Word-Finding Therapy
Oral motor
- Drooling and Saliva Control Therapy
- Tactile Oral Placement Therapy
Oral Motor
- Myofunctional Therapy for Tongue Thrust
- Oral Motor Exercises
- Tongue Tie Evaluation
Pediatric feeding
- Infant Bottle Feeding Assessment
- Lip Tie Evaluation
Pediatric speech
- Cleft Palate Speech Rehabilitation
Post-surgical care
- Voice Prosthesis Care and Replacement
Rehabilitation
- Expiratory Muscle Strength Training
Social Communication
- Social Communication Skills Group
Speech Clarity
- Accent Modification Coaching
- PROMPT Therapy for Speech
- Speech Clarity Coaching
Stroke rehabilitation
- Conversation Partner Training for Stroke
- Singing-Based Speech Recovery
Swallowing
- Chewing and Food Pocketing Therapy
- Electrical Stimulation for Swallowing
- Food Texture Modification Counseling
Swallowing Diagnostics
- Barium Swallow Study
- Instrumental swallowing evaluation
Telehealth
- Online Speech Therapy
Voice
- Breathing Retraining for Vocal Cord Dysfunction
- LSVT LOUD for Parkinson's
- Resonant Voice Therapy
- Singing Voice Rehabilitation
- SPEAK OUT! Voice Program
- Throat Relaxation and Laryngeal Massage
- Voice Feminization Training
- Voice Masculinization Training
- Voice Therapy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,046 services · 104 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or hearing processing disorder | Treatment | 92507 |
517 | More often than most peers in Qualified Speech Language… |
| Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97535 |
291 | Too few peers to compare |
| Treatment of swallowing and feeding disorder | Treatment | 92526 |
201 | As often as other peers in Qualified Speech Language… |
| Analysis of voice and resonance production | Treatment | 92524 |
22 | As often as other peers in Qualified Speech Language… |
| Study of voice box function | Treatment | 92520 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Qualified Speech Language… |
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 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other qualified speech language pathologists in Chevy Chase 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1981 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or hearing processing disorder 7
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Leslie S. Kessler?
Leslie S. Kessler is a qualified speech language pathologist in Chevy Chase, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Leslie S. Kessler's address?
Leslie S. Kessler is listed at 4620 N Park Ave Ph 5E, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Leslie S. Kessler?
The number on file is (301) 957-6696. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Leslie S. Kessler?
Leslie S. Kessler's National Provider Identifier is 1306978085. 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 Leslie S. Kessler train?
Leslie S. Kessler attended Other, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Leslie S. Kessler have?
Leslie S. Kessler has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Leslie S. Kessler perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Leslie S. Kessler provides treatments such as treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or hearing processing disorder and training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Leslie S. Kessler's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Leslie S. Kessler. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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