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Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD

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Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery

545 Barnhill Dr Eh 215 Eh215
Indianapolis, IN 46202

(317) 948-0944

Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Marion, IN specializing in thoracic surgery. Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Office Locations

1700 East 38th Street Northern Indiana Vahcs (610)
Marion, IN 46953

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545 Barnhill Dr Eh 215 Eh215
Indianapolis, IN 46202

(317) 948-0944

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550 University Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46202

(317) 944-7778

(317) 274-2940

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7979 N Shadeland Avenue Suite 310
Indianapolis, IN 46250

(317) 887-7968

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

lymph node procedures

surgical dissection

thoracic surgery procedures

thoracic lymphadenectomy

thoracotomy

thoracotomy with lymph node dissection

In 2024, Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD had a list price for dissection, excision, lymphadenectomy (lymph node dissection), lymph node excision, lymph node procedures, surgical dissection, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, thoracic lymphadenectomy, thoracotomy (incision between the ribs), and thoracotomy with lymph node dissection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Indiana. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Marion, IN during 2012 were dissection, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	13
dissection	16
doctor visit	124
excision	16
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	13
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Marion, IN during 2013 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, dissection, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	16
bronchoscopy	14
dissection	22
doctor visit	135
excision	22
gastrointestinal procedures	16
lobectomy	14
lymph node procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	14
open surgery	14
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	52

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Marion, IN during 2014 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	15
bronchoscopy	19
dissection	18
doctor visit	158
excision	18
gastrointestinal procedures	15
lobectomy	15
lymph node procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	19
open surgery	15
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	48

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	56

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Marion, IN during 2015 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, dissection, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	26
bronchoscopy	30
dissection	36
doctor visit	176
excision	36
gastrointestinal procedures	26
lobectomy	13
lymph node procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	30
open surgery	13
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	75

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Marion, IN during 2016 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, dissection, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	28
aspiration	22
bronchoscopy	22
dissection	44
doctor visit	186
excision	44
gastrointestinal procedures	17
lobectomy	16
lymph node procedures	44
open surgery	16
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	66

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	79

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	11
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	46
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Marion, IN during 2017 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, dissection, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	29
aspiration	34
bronchoscopy	34
dissection	45
doctor visit	165
excision	45
gastrointestinal procedures	16
lobectomy	13
lymph node procedures	45
open surgery	13
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	61

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Marion, IN during 2018 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, dissection, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	45
dissection	55
doctor visit	140
excision	55
gastrointestinal procedures	23
lymph node procedures	55
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	56

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	57

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Marion, IN during 2019 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, dissection, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	53
dissection	59
doctor visit	176
excision	59
gastrointestinal procedures	34
lobectomy	19
lymph node procedures	59
open surgery	30
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	82

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Marion, IN during 2020 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, dissection, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	35
dissection	54
doctor visit	93
excision	54
gastrointestinal procedures	17
lobectomy	16
lymph node procedures	54
open surgery	16
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	69

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Marion, IN during 2021 were dissection, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	13
doctor visit	69
excision	13
lymph node procedures	13
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	28
Dementia	14
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Marion, IN during 2022 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, abdominal surgery, dissection and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	45
anastomosis	15
catheterization	15
dissection	43
doctor visit	18
excision	43
gastrointestinal procedures	31
lobectomy	12
lymph node procedures	43
minimally invasive procedures	15
open surgery	12
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	57

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Marion, IN during 2023 were dissection, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	11
doctor visit	14
excision	11
lymph node procedures	11
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	11

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD in 2023

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Marion, IN during 2024 were dissection, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	13
doctor visit	22
excision	13
lymph node procedures	13
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	13

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Marion, IN were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, lymph node procedures, dissection and excision.

abdominal surgery	32
anastomosis	15
aspiration	28
bronchoscopy	22
catheterization	15
dissection	33
doctor visit	113
excision	33
gastrointestinal procedures	21
lobectomy	14
lymph node procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	18
open surgery	16
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	49
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	73

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Cancer	33
Dementia	5

Education & Training

He has a state license in Indiana.

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Marion, IN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Ethicon US, LLC	$900 ENSEAL Product Family $184	SURGICEL NU-KNIT $128	DERMABOND Portfolio $127	HARMONIC Product Family $123	Energy: Enseal $80	Other $258
Neomend, Inc.	$580 SURGICAL $448	DAV-Arista AH $132
AtriCure, Inc.	$492 AtriCure cryoICE cryoSPHERE Cryoablation System $492
Novadaq Technologies Inc.	$343 PINPOINT $193	LUNA $150
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$237 AlloDerm $143	STRATTICE $94
Other	$2,346 Procedural Solutions $192	LigaSure $189	PhotoFix $176	Progel Applicator Spray Tips $162	SurgiMend $151	Other $1,476

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,898

Research Payments

Dr. Kenneth Kesler, MD has received 42 research payments totaling $380,473.

Biography

Dr. Kenneth Kesler is a specialist in thoracic surgery. He attended medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Kesler is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.