Dr. John S. Kessels
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 30 years
- Graduated from: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
- Graduation year: 1991
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1982763074
Dr. John S. Kessels M.D.
Emergency Physician
He is located at 16300 Highway 1085 in Covington, LA 70433. Can help patients with the following: Abdominal Pain, Constipation, Heart Disease, Hot Flashes, Inguinal Hernia, Insect Stings. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982763074. Appointment can be made via the phone number (985) 845-9000. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. John Kessels, being an emergency physician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. John S. Kessels.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Altitude Sickness
- Anemia
- Angina
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Broken Bone
- Bruises
- Chest Pain
- Choking
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Coronavirus
- Costochondritis
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Febrile Seizure
- Fever
- Frostbite
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hematoma
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Insect Stings
- Laceration
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Prescription Refill
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Whiplash
Procedures Performed by Dr. John S. Kessels
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. John S. Kessels as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Max 70/50 $6700 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible | PPO · Bronze | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Max 80/60 $1500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits | PPO · Gold | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $3300 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits | PPO · Silver | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Max Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized | PPO · Silver | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Max Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized | PPO · Gold | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Saver 60/40 $6100 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Saver 90/70 $3400 | PPO · Silver | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
HMO Louisiana
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 26 plans from HMO Louisiana
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (L) | POS · Silver | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (N) | POS · Silver | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (S) | POS · Silver | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (H) HSA Eligible | POS · Expanded Bronze | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (L) HSA Eligible | POS · Expanded Bronze | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (N) HSA Eligible | POS · Expanded Bronze | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (S) HSA Eligible | POS · Expanded Bronze | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (L) | POS · Silver | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (N) | POS · Silver | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (S) | POS · Silver | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (H) | POS · Gold | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (L) | POS · Gold | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (N) | POS · Gold | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (S) | POS · Gold | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue POS 60/40 $6500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible | POS · Bronze | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue POS 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits | POS · Silver | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue POS 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible | POS · Bronze | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue POS Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible | POS · Expanded Bronze | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue POS Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized | POS · Silver | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue POS Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized | POS · Gold | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Blue POS Copay (PCP) 80/60 $1000 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits | POS · Gold | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Community Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits | POS · Silver | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Community Blue 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible | POS · Bronze | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Community Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible | POS · Expanded Bronze | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Community Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized | POS · Silver | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
| Community Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized | POS · Gold | Not Applicable | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. John S. Kessels is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. John S. Kessels is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Emergency Medicine (also registered under: Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .
Bills through: Jsk Professional Physician Services Llc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Organogenesis | $117 |
| KCI USA | $85 |
| TEI Medical | $55 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $330 |
Studies
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS
Graduated in 1991Additional Specialities
- Internist
- Preventive Medicine Specialist
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. John Kessels accept patients with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana?
Yes, Dr. John Kessels is listed in-network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. John Kessels have affiliation with practices?
Dr. John Kessels is affiliated with Regional Radiology.
Has Dr. John Kessels affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. John Kessels is affiliated with ST TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL.
What conditions does Dr. John Kessels treat?
Dr. John Kessels provides treatment for Abdominal Pain, Constipation, Heart Disease, Hot Flashes, Inguinal Hernia, Insect Stings. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. John Kessels?
Dr. John Kessels's office is located at 16300 Highway 1085 in Covington, LA 70433.