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CHESTER EYE CENTER INC
NPI 1477734838
Optometrist in Chillicothe, OH

Active since November 14, 2007CLIA 36D2052944 · Waiver
261 N WOODBRIDGE AVE, CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601(740) 773-2020(740) 773-8957 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 28, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Chester Eye Center Inc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHESTER EYE CENTER INC (NPI 1477734838) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Chillicothe, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through January 22, 2027 and lists Michael E Chester, Optometrist/owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477734838
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameCHESTER EYE CENTER INC
Location Address261 N WOODBRIDGE AVEChillicothe, OH 45601-2246
Mailing Address261 N Woodbridge Ave, Po Box 915Chillicothe, OH 45601-2246 · (740) 773-2020 · Fax (740) 773-8957
Phone(740) 773-2020
Fax(740) 773-8957
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMichael E ChesterOptometrist/owner · (740) 773-2020
Enumeration DateNovember 14, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 28, 2008
✔ NPI 1477734838 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 3403 T383
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
261 N WOODBRIDGE AVE, Chillicothe, OH 45601
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid0400524OH
Medicare NSC0163230001OH
Medicare PIN0483953OH

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, CareSource, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 36D2052944

Chester Eye Center · Chillicothe, OH
Active · expires Jan 22, 2027
CLIA Number36D2052944
Laboratory TypePractitioner Other
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 23, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 22, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMichael E. Chester
Laboratory Phone(740) 773-2020
Laboratory LocationChester Eye Center261 Woodbridge Ave, Chillicothe, OH 45601
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 2

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Chester Eye Center Inc carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Chester Eye Center Inc

DMEPOS supplier · Chillicothe, OH
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Chester Eye Center Inc agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20678897
Medicare Participant SinceOctober 1, 1984
Supplier Location261 N Woodbridge AveChillicothe, OH 45601
Phone(740) 773-2020
Supplier Specialties
Optometrist

Medicare Product Categories

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
Conventional Eyeglasses
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses
Conventional Contact Lenses
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JOHN CHARLES HARTIG OD
Optometrist
261 N WOODBRIDGE AVE
CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601
Ross County (740) 773-2020
BRANDON M CHESTER O.D.
Optometrist
261 N WOODBRIDGE AVE
CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601
Ross County (740) 773-2020
DR. MICHAEL E CHESTER O.D.
Optometrist
261 N WOODBRIDGE AVE
CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601
Ross County (740) 773-2020

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Chester Eye Center Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chester Eye Center Inc is 1477734838. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2007.

Where is Chester Eye Center Inc located?

Chester Eye Center Inc is located at 261 N Woodbridge Ave, Chillicothe, OH 45601. The listed phone number is (740) 773-2020.

What is Chester Eye Center Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Does Chester Eye Center Inc accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Chester Eye Center Inc accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

Does Chester Eye Center Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 36D2052944) is associated with this NPI, valid through January 22, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Chester Eye Center Inc accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, CareSource and Molina Healthcare list Chester Eye Center Inc as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chester Eye Center Inc was last updated on February 28, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.