Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Kolessar, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Wilkes Barre, PA

  • NPI 1144280496
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1175 East Moutain Blvd
Wilkes Barre, PA 187117906
(570) 825-1093
fax (570) 826-7878
Mailing address
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 178223034

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 6, 2020
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD042073E
Medicaid
PA #001462716

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144280496. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
920
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$239,302
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 300 279 $93
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 161 116 $48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 103 92 $64
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 95 92 $1,220
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 83 83 $128
0055T Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance 67 65 $222
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 46 46 $79
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 40 40 $1,241
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 13 13 $63
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 12 12 $130

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 74. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$127
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
MEDACTA USA, INC. 1 $78.74
Onkos Surgical, Inc. 1 $47.99

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$127

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
97
Patients
61
Total drug cost
$997
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Celecoxib Generic 29 13 $664
Meloxicam Generic 28 13 $202
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 28 24 $96
Amoxicillin Generic 12 11 $36

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. David Kolessar's medical specialty?
Dr. David Kolessar practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Wilkes Barre, PA.
Where does Dr. David Kolessar practice?
Dr. David Kolessar practices at 1175 East Moutain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 187117906. Office phone: 5708251093.
What is Dr. David Kolessar's NPI?
Dr. David Kolessar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144280496, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Kolessar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Kolessar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Kolessar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.