Dr. James B. Kesl
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 10 years
- Graduation year: 2011
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1457615866
Dr. James B. Kesl D.O.
Orthopedic Surgeon
He is located at 2790 Clay Edwards Drive Suite 650 in North Kansas City, MO 64116. Can help patients with the following: Bunions, Bursitis, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS), Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Whiplash. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457615866. Appointment can be made via the phone number (816) 459-7500. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 4 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. James Kesl, being an orthopedic surgeon, 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. James B. Kesl.
- ACL Tear
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Bone Spurs
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Compartment Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dislocated Ankle
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Elbow Pain
- Frostbite
- Hammer Toe
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Replacement
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Impingement Syndrome
- Ingrown Toenail
- Joint Fluid Extraction
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Meniscus Tear
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteomyelitis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Separated Shoulder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Sprained Ankle
- Sprained Wrist
- Stress Fracture
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger
- Whiplash
- Wrist Surgery
Procedures Performed by Dr. James B. Kesl
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. James B. Kesl as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Mar 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 6900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Catastrophic Pathway (+ Incentives) | EPO · Catastrophic | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Gold Pathway 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway 4900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway 3100 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 5350 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 7200 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 11 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue KC Catastrophic BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Catastrophic | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Choice Bronze 2 with Spira Care BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Choice Silver 1 with Spira Care BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Community Silver Preferred-Care Blue EPO | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC First Bronze Preferred-Care Blue EPO | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Bronze BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Bronze Preferred-Care Blue EPO | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Gold BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Gold Preferred-Care Blue EPO | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Silver BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Silver Preferred-Care Blue EPO | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 11 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Simple | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Elite Saver Plus | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | 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. James B. Kesl 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. James B. Kesl is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .
Bills through: Orthopedic Surgeons Pa
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Stryker | $2229 |
| Smith \u0026 Nephew | $303 |
| Microport Orthopedics | $296 |
Other
| Travel and Lodging | $1876 |
| Food and Beverage | $1857 |
Studies
Graduated in 2011
Affiliated hospitals
Looking for more Orthopedic Surgeons?
Out of the 22 orthopedic surgeons in this region, here are 10 randomly selected ones for you to explore.
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite 650 2790 Clay Edwards Drive North Kansas City, 64116, MO
- Gender: Male
- Address: Ste 600 2790 Clay Edwards Drive N Kansas City, 64116, MO
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite 600 2750 Clay Edwards Drive North Kansas City, 64116, MO
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite 600 2790 Clay Edwards Drive Kansas City, 64116, MO
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite 650 2790 Clay Edwards Drive North Kansas City, 64116, MO
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite 600 2790 Clay Edwards Drive Kansas City, 64116, MO
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite 600 2790 Clay Edwards Drive North Kansas City, 64116, MO
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite 650 2790 Clay Edwards Drive North Kansas City, 64116, MO
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite 600 2790 Clay Edwards Drive Kansas City, 64116, MO
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite 600 2750 Clay Edwards Drive North Kansas City, 64116, MO
Questions & Answers
Has Dr. James Kesl affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. James Kesl is affiliated with NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
What conditions does Dr. James Kesl treat?
Dr. James Kesl provides treatment for Bunions, Bursitis, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS), Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Whiplash. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. James Kesl have affiliation with practices?
Dr. James Kesl is affiliated with Wellspan Orthopedics. For the full list of practices see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. James Kesl?
Dr. James Kesl's office is located at 2790 Clay Edwards Drive Suite 650 in North Kansas City, MO 64116.
Does Dr. James Kesl accept patients with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield?
Yes, Dr. James Kesl is listed in-network for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.