Physician Profile
Maria L. Kessell, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kessell
Maria L. Kessell, MD practices family practice in Spencer, WV. Maria is a 1998 graduate of Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University. Maria is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Maria provided 146 services to 104 patients. The services billed most often include hemoglobin a1c level, urinalysis, manual test, and stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508826595.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (304) 927-6822
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 HOSPITAL DR
Spencer, WV 25276
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
146 services · 104 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
93 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Urinalysis, manual test | Lab test | 81002 |
25 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors | Lab test | 82270 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza | Lab test | 87428 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
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.
Other family practices at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. Kessell specialize in?
Dr. Kessell is a family practice in Spencer, WV. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Kessell located?
Dr. Kessell is listed at 200 Hospital Dr, Spencer, WV 25276. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kessell's phone number?
The number on file is (304) 927-6822. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kessell?
Dr. Kessell's National Provider Identifier is 1508826595. 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. Kessell go to medical school?
Dr. Kessell attended Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kessell have?
Dr. Kessell has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Kessell do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kessell the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Kessell's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kessell. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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