DR. ANDREW CHIDESTER M.D.
NPI 1487943718
Family Medicine in Linville, NC

Q: What is Andrew Chidester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrew Chidester is 1487943718. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2011.

Q: What is Andrew Chidester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Andrew Chidester was last updated on July 19, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.

Active since April 07, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

434 HOSPITAL DR, LINVILLE, NC 28646(828) 737-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 19, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Andrew Chidester M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ANDREW CHIDESTER M.D. (NPI 1487943718) is an individual family medicine provider in Linville, North Carolina, licensed in Pennsylvania (MT193300) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and is a graduate of Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487943718

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ANDREW CHIDESTERCredential: M.D.

Location Address434 HOSPITAL DRLinville, NC 28646

Mailing Address423 Nettles Ridge RdBanner Elk, NC 28604-8598 · (304) 962-3009

Phone(828) 737-7000

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSJc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall UniversityGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateApril 7, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 19, 2012

✔ NPI 1487943718 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MT193300

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 183301 (NC)

434 HOSPITAL DR, Linville, NC 28646

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Andrew Chidester M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7012163330

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120801000892

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

200 services192 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

104 services100 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

62 services59 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340002

Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Watauga Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boone, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number340051

Location336 Deerfield RoadBoone, NC 28607 · Watauga County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Linville, NC

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number341323

Location434 Hospital DriveLinville, NC 28646 · Avery County

Emergency services

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Spruce Pine, NC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number341329

Location125 Hospital DriveSpruce Pine, NC 28777 · Mitchell County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28646 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$83.90 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier23 claims23 services$21.33 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier23 claims23 services$119.55 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

HEIDI ALDRIDGE

Emergency Medicine

434 HOSPITAL DR
LINVILLE, NC 28646

Avery County (800) 291-4020

SUSAN ULRICKE SCHLEITH NP

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)

434 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 235
LINVILLE, NC 28646

Avery County (828) 737-7889

CHARLES A CANNON JR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

434 HOSPITAL DR
LINVILLE, NC 28646

Avery County (828) 262-4133

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 Andrew Chidester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrew Chidester is 1487943718. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2011.

Where is Andrew Chidester located?

Andrew Chidester practices at 434 Hospital Dr, Linville, NC 28646. The listed phone number is (828) 737-7000.

What is Andrew Chidester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Andrew Chidester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Andrew Chidester is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Andrew Chidester accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Andrew Chidester 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.

Is Andrew Chidester affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Andrew Chidester is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, Watauga Medical Center, Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital and Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Andrew Chidester was last updated on July 19, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.