Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melissa Kesler, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Lexington, KY

  • NPI 1811952567
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
800 Rose St # MS 117
Lexington, KY 405360298
(859) 323-5425

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 6, 2019
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #I36188
Medicaid
KY #64102940

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1811952567. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
818
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$30,302
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 136 92 $35
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 120 25 $25
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique 81 64 $21
88189 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers 72 64 $80
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report 66 61 $22
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 66 55 $12
85097 Bone marrow, smear interpretation 50 44 $46
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 48 43 $32
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere 39 39 $80
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 36 24 $78

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in Lexington Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 142. This provider delivers 5.8× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Melissa Kesler's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Kesler practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Lexington, KY.
Where does Dr. Melissa Kesler practice?
Dr. Melissa Kesler practices at 800 Rose St # MS 117, Lexington, KY 405360298. Office phone: 8593235425.
What is Dr. Melissa Kesler's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Kesler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811952567, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Kesler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Kesler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Kesler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique (HCPCS 88108). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.