Joshua Philip Kesterson, MD
NPI 1922142165ActiveIndividual· Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology· Newport, PA
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology (MD) in Newport, Pennsylvania, trained at University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine (class of 2003). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $151,524 for 166 claims, against $30,650 paid for services in 2024. Glaxosmithkline, LLC. was the largest of 6 companies reporting payments in 2025, $138,549 in all, mostly speaking and faculty fees.
Overview
| NPI | 1922142165 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | MD |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | Feb 19, 2007 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Certified by provider | Jun 18, 2024 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology Primary | 207VX0201X | MD443021 | PA |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | 207V00000X | R0734 | KY |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology | 207VX0201X | 245356 | NY |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Oct 9, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology (PA) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 103 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 223 across 24 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $30,650 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 166 · 206 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 44 |
| Total drug cost | $151,524 |
| Generic share | 90% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Medicare specialty | Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Secondary specialties | Gynecological Oncology |
Medical groups
- Pinnacle Health Medical ServicesHarrisburg, PA · 1,019 clinicians
- Susquehanna Physician ServicesWilliamsport, PA · 612 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- Mount Nittany Medical CenterState College, PA
- Upmc CarlisleCarlisle, PA
- Upmc Pinnacle HospitalsHarrisburg, PA
- Upmc WilliamsportWilliamsport, PA
- Wellspan Evangelical Community HospitalLewisburg, PA
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$138,549 · 122 payments from 6 companies
- 2024$196,418 · 148 payments from 10 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Glaxosmithkline, LLC. | $90,514 | 74 |
| Genmab U.S., Inc. | $24,491 | 19 |
| Eisai Inc. | $17,065 | 21 |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | $6,024 | 4 |
| Abbvie Inc. | $342.04 | 3 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program$101,985 · 28 payments
- Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program$14,263 · 6 payments
- Travel and Lodging$10,285 · 37 payments
- Consulting Fee$8,599 · 4 payments
- Food and Beverage$3,418 · 47 payments
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records