Michael William Kessler, MD
Hand Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Michael William Kessler is a Hand Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Washington, DC with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 21 years in orthopaedic surgery, Michael William Kessler, MD is a long-established hand surgery orthopaedic surgery specialist in Washington. A Albany Medical College of Union University graduate since 2005, he brings 21+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 84.24/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 75% of MIPS-scored doctors in District of Columbia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1230dNPPES updated 2023-01-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at DC Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw Georgetown University Hospital/Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington, DC 20007-2113
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 75% of doctors in District of Columbia on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202384.24/100
District of Columbia avg: 80.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.6 pts)
Better than 75% of MIPS-scored doctors in District of ColumbiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better39.39%
District of Columbia avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+34.3 pts)
39.39% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
354
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
23
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
33
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $258
Percentile rankings compared against 449 reporting peers in District of Columbia.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$8.6k received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Michael William Kessler's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.61 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
Albany Medical College
Board certified · Jan 8, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Taxonomy: 207XS0106X
Education & Training
Albany Medical College of Union University (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
Po Box 418283, Boston, MA 02241-8283
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 500025
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Hand Surgery Care With Michael William Kessler
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael William Kessler for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Washington required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Michael William Kessler
Dr. Kessler is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 444-6881.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael William Kessler
Practice Location
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw Georgetown University Hospital/Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington, DC 20007-2113
Mailing Address
Po Box 418283, Boston, MA 02241-8283
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