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Dr. Craig Kessler

Dr. Craig Kessler

Washington, DC

46 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kessler, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Craig Kessler is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kessler graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Kessler is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kessler’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kessler’s office at (202) 444-2223.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kessler?

    Dr. Craig Kessler is a highly-rated, board-certified Hematology / Oncology Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kessler empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bleeding/Coagulation Disorders, Hematologic Malignancies, Hemophilia, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Washington/DC community, Dr. Kessler is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Kessler go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Hospital

    • Residency: Ochsner Medical Center | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A

    • Medical School: Tulane University of Louisiana -- | Tulane Univ School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Kessler board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Craig Kessler is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kessler speak?

    Dr. Kessler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Kessler treat?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Kessler diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kessler. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Other Inherited Blood Clotting Disorder
    • Activated Protein C Resistance
    • Antiphospholipid Syndrome
    • Bleeding Disorder
    • Factor V Leiden thrombophilia
    • Antiphospholipid syndrome
    • Rare Thrombophilia
    • Genetic Clotting Tendency
    • APC Resistance
    • Factor V Leiden Mutation
    • APS
    • Hughes syndrome
    • Sticky blood syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D6859: Other primary thrombophilia
    • D6851: Activated protein C resistance
    • D6861: Antiphospholipid syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Essential Thrombocythemia
    • Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
    • Platelet Disorder
    • Essential thrombocythemia
    • Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
    • Immune thrombocytopenia
    • ET
    • Primary Thrombocythemia
    • Hemorrhagic Thrombocythemia
    • ITP
    • Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
    • Low platelet count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D473: Essential (hemorrhagic) thrombocythemia
    • D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura

    Also known as:

    • Polycythemia vera
    • Bone Marrow Disease
    • Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
    • PV
    • Primary polycythemia
    • Erythremia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D45: Polycythemia vera

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Polycythemia
    • Monoclonal Gammopathy
    • Blood Disorder
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
    • High red blood cell count (secondary)
    • Excess red blood cells (secondary)
    • Acquired polycythemia
    • MGUS
    • Plasma Cell Disorder
    • Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D751: Secondary polycythemia
    • D472: Monoclonal gammopathy

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle cell anemia without crisis
    • Chronic sickle cell disease
    • Stable sickle cell

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis

    Also known as:

    • Hemophilia A
    • Hemophilia
    • Factor VIII Deficiency', 'Classic Hemophilia', 'Bleeder's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D66: Hereditary factor VIII deficiency

    Also known as:

    • Beta Thalassemia
    • Thalassemia
    • Beta thalassemia
    • Beta-thalassemia major', 'Cooley's anemia
    • Thalassemia intermedia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D561: Beta thalassemia

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
    • CLL
    • B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
    • Lymphocytic leukemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Aplastic Anemia
    • Bone Marrow Failure Anemia
    • Marrow Aplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D619: Aplastic anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cold Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Autoimmune Disease
    • Cold Agglutinin Disease
    • Cold AIHA
    • Cold antibody hemolytic anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5912: Cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia

    Also known as:

    • Myelodysplastic Syndrome
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
    • MDS
    • Preleukemia
    • Bone marrow failure disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Hereditary Low Immunoglobulin Levels
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Acquired Antibody Deficiency
    • Non-Genetic Immune Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D801: Nonfamilial hypogammaglobulinemia

    Also known as:

    • Von Willebrand Disease
    • Platelet Disorder
    • Von Willebrand disease
    • vWD
    • Von Willebrand disorder
    • Bleeding disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D6800: Von Willebrand disease, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Kessler perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Craig Kessler may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kessler's office.

    Does Dr. Kessler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kessler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 444-2223 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kessler accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Kessler in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kessler's office located?

    Dr. Craig Kessler's Primary Practice

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW

    Washington, DC 20007

    (202) 444-2223

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    What is Dr. Kessler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kessler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356340517.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kessler?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kessler

    What is Dr. Craig Kessler's specialty?

    Dr. Kessler is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Washington, DC. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Kessler to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Craig Kessler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kessler is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

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    Is Craig Kessler accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Craig Kessler is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Craig Kessler offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kessler's office at (202) 444-2223 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Craig Kessler?

    Please contact Dr. Kessler's office at (202) 444-2223 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Craig Kessler have?

    Dr. Craig Kessler is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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