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Dr. Ayla Kessler, MD

Medical Oncology Physician (CMS: Hematology/Oncology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Medical Oncology Physician · Jefferson, NC

  • NPI 1437359585
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 84.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 Hospital Ave
Jefferson, NC 286409244
(336) 277-7176

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 14, 2024
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RX0202X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
North Carolina #201501869 · Ohio #35099228 · Ohio #35.099228
Medicaid
OH #0069450

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437359585. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
150
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$14,668
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 47 36 $137
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 44 33 $63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 41 31 $93
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 18 15 $91

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Jefferson Medical Oncology Physician, average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 4.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$197
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 2 $52.87
Incyte Corporation 2 $51.16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 2 $43.13
Celgene Corporation 2 $28.84
Array Biopharma INC 1 $20.85

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$197

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
118
Patients
29
Total drug cost
$17,773
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxyurea Generic 28 13 $1,531
Anastrozole Generic 27 16 $1,319
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 14 0 $13,532
Prochlorperazine Maleate Generic 13 0 $331
Acyclovir Generic 12 0 $210
Letrozole Generic 12 0 $690
Prednisone Generic 12 0 $159

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ayla Kessler's medical specialty?
Dr. Ayla Kessler practices Medical Oncology Physician in Jefferson, NC.
Where does Dr. Ayla Kessler practice?
Dr. Ayla Kessler practices at 200 Hospital Ave, Jefferson, NC 286409244. Office phone: 3362777176.
What is Dr. Ayla Kessler's NPI?
Dr. Ayla Kessler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437359585, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ayla Kessler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ayla Kessler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ayla Kessler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.