Individual provider

May Kesler, MS, MTH, PT

Physical Therapist Ergonomics Physical Therapist Orthopedic Physical Therapist

May Kesler, MS, MTH, PT is a Physical Therapist in Chevy Chase, MD, registered under NPI 1194802884. This provider registers 5 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 8828 BRIERLY RD, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
17498 MD Physical Therapist primary
PT2445 DC Ergonomics Physical Therapist
PT2445 DC Orthopedic Physical Therapist
PT2445 DC Sports Physical Therapist
17498 MD Ergonomics Physical Therapist
PT2445 DC Physical Therapist
MT224 DC Massage Therapist
17498 MD Orthopedic Physical Therapist
17498 MD Sports Physical Therapist

Licences are recorded in 2 states: MD, DC. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)

This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.

Licensed in 2 states

This provider holds licences in 2 states: District of Columbia and Maryland. The practice address on file is in Chevy Chase, MD, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

DC District of Columbia
Licence
PT2445
Specialty
Ergonomics Physical Therapist
Verify with the DC board →
MD Maryland practice address
Licence
17498
Specialty
Physical Therapist
Verify with the MD board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Physical Therapist covers

Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. PTs: 1.Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities. 2.Restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function but optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health. 3.Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries. 4.Treat conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems. 5.Address the negative effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors as they relate to human performance. 6.PTs provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes. State licensure is required in each state in which a PT practices. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 225100000X
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers Physical Therapist

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 9 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
225100000X Physical Therapist 17498 MD primary
2251E1200X Ergonomics Physical Therapist Ergonomics PT2445 DC
2251X0800X Orthopedic Physical Therapist Orthopedic PT2445 DC
2251S0007X Sports Physical Therapist Sports PT2445 DC
2251E1200X Ergonomics Physical Therapist Ergonomics 17498 MD
225100000X Physical Therapist PT2445 DC
225700000X Massage Therapist MT224 DC
2251X0800X Orthopedic Physical Therapist Orthopedic 17498 MD
2251S0007X Sports Physical Therapist Sports 17498 MD

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1194802884 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateNov 1, 2006
Last updatedFeb 17, 2009
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
CredentialMS, MTH, PT
Practice address 8828 BRIERLY RD
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 602-3551
Other identifiers J8550001 · Other (DC)
53012805 · Other (MD)
This record was last updated on Feb 17, 2009, roughly 17 years ago. Address and phone details that old are frequently out of date. Verify by phone before travelling to the address shown.

Number check

1194802884 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 4 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 1 9 4 8 0 2 8 8
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 1 9 4 7 0 4 8 7

Sum = 66 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 4 · actual last digit = 4

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1194802884?
NPI 1194802884 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to May Kesler, MS, MTH, PT in Chevy Chase, MD. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Physical Therapist cover?
Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs examine each…
How do I contact May Kesler, MS, MTH, PT?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (301) 602-3551, last updated Feb 17, 2009. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Is NPI 1194802884 a valid number?
Yes. 1194802884 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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