Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Courtney Kessel

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Buffalo, NY

  • NPI 1538651237
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
951 Niagara St
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 884-0700
fax (716) 884-0631

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 22, 2018
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LP0808X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #402411

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538651237. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
78
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$6,242
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 38 15 $97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 23 11 $66
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 17 12 $62

In context: peer comparison

Among 24 peers in Buffalo Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 63. This provider delivers 1.2× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,227
Patients
160
Total drug cost
$30,369
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Quetiapine Fumarate Generic 136 13 $10,055
Sertraline Hcl Generic 132 18 $1,499
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 108 14 $1,629
Trazodone Hcl Generic 103 14 $1,684
Buspirone Hcl Generic 100 16 $1,331
Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) Brand 92 11 $2,444
Risperidone Generic 82 12 $1,900
Clonazepam Generic 73 14 $1,455
Aripiprazole Generic 71 14 $2,717
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 69 0 $916

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Courtney Kessel's medical specialty?
Dr. Courtney Kessel practices Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Buffalo, NY.
Where does Dr. Courtney Kessel practice?
Dr. Courtney Kessel practices at 951 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14213. Office phone: 7168840700.
What is Dr. Courtney Kessel's NPI?
Dr. Courtney Kessel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538651237, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Courtney Kessel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Courtney Kessel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Courtney Kessel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99442). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.