LEDY P CHESTNUT PA-C
NPI 1629332911
Physician Assistant in Myrtle Beach, SC

Q: What is Ledy Chestnut's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ledy Chestnut is 1629332911. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 2, 2012. The provider is also known as Ledy P Davidson.

Q: What is Ledy Chestnut's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ledy Chestnut was last updated on July 28, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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 July 02, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

945 82ND PKWY, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572(843) 497-5929(866) 778-9068 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 28, 2023, Nov 16, 2020, Jul 17, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Ledy P Chestnut Pa-c NPPES

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

LEDY P CHESTNUT PA-C (NPI 1629332911) is an individual physician assistant in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (2295) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Conway Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Myrtle Beach.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629332911

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameLEDY P CHESTNUTCredential: PA-C

Location Address945 82ND PKWYMyrtle Beach, SC 29572-4612

Mailing AddressPo Box 3439North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582-0439 · (843) 839-4447 · Fax (843) 399-0123

Phone(843) 497-5929

Fax(866) 778-9068

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateJuly 2, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 28, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 28, 2023

✔ NPI 1629332911 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 2295

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X · License 2295 (SC)

945 82ND PKWY, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Ledy P Davidson

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14591 Socastee BlvdMyrtle Beach, SC 29588-7209 · Phone (843) 497-5929 · Fax (866) 778-9611

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2102PASC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, InStil Health, Molina Healthcare.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

Ledy P Chestnut Pa-c 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 ID6103076153

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150420000717

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 11

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.

Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 32555

This procedure, known as a thoracentesis, involves removing fluid from the space between the lungs and chest wall, called the pleural space. It's performed under imaging guidance to ensure precision. It can help diagnose conditions or relieve symptoms like shortness of breath.

154 services90 patients

Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 49083

This procedure involves removing excess fluid from your abdominal cavity, which can relieve discomfort. A specialist uses imaging technology to guide a thin needle into the right spot. The fluid is then drained out safely.

89 services42 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

36 services36 patients

Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement 77012

This process involves a radiologist examining CT scan images to accurately guide a needle's placement within the body. This technique is often used for biopsies or treatments, ensuring precision and safety.

33 services32 patients

Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 10005

Fine needle aspiration biopsy with ultrasound guidance is a procedure where a thin needle is inserted into a growth to extract a small sample. Ultrasound helps accurately locate the growth. This sample is then analyzed to determine the nature of the growth.

32 services32 patients

Removal of spinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test using imaging guidance 62328

A lower back spinal tap, guided by imaging, is a procedure to collect spinal fluid for testing. A needle is carefully inserted into the lower back to draw out fluid. This can help diagnose various conditions. It's performed under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort.

26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Conway Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Conway, SC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420049

Location300 Singleton Ridge RoadConway, SC 29526 · Horry County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Myrtle Beach, SC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number420085

Location809 82nd ParkwayMyrtle Beach, SC 29572 · Horry County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29572 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

$83.18 typical visit price

range $53.57 – $163.84

Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$67.12 typical visit price

range $16.96 – $133.52

Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer

71%450 patients4/55-star benchmark: 92%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

86%765 patients5/55-star benchmark: 85%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period

62%161 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

96%7,540 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period

92%945 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

54%907 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

99%290 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

95%1,339 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

82%946 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

84%1,251 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen

82%854 patients4/55-star benchmark: 96%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients screenedForUse: 99% · 529 patients

Patients tobacco: 26% · 31 patients

93%529 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

95%1,339 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

59%1,339 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

57%1,339 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 20

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

14 suppliers44 claims116 services$5.47 avg. paid by Medicare

Lancets, per box of 100 A4259

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

11 suppliers26 claims40 services$0.88 avg. paid by Medicare

Ostomy skin barrier, powder, per oz A4371

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

1 supplier12 claims22 services$3.20 avg. paid by Medicare

Ostomy skin barrier, pectin-based, paste, per ounce A4406

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

1 supplier12 claims48 services$5.06 avg. paid by Medicare

Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible, or accordion), extended wear, with built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each A4407

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

1 supplier12 claims240 services$7.82 avg. paid by Medicare

Ostomy pouch, drainable; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece system), each A4425

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

1 supplier12 claims240 services$3.46 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604