Chester Chua, MD
NPI 1437293206 · Internal Medicine Physician · Yakima, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chester Chua, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Yakima, WA (NPI 1437293206).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437293206
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00047575 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,286 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 570 | $76 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 349 | $115 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 242 | $112 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 81 | $48 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 32 | $79 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 17 | 14 |
| Furosemide | 16 | 15 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 16 | 16 |
| Spironolactone | 16 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 13 | 12 |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 13 | 12 |
| Levofloxacin | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$714 across 7 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-16
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chester Chua's NPI number?
- Chester Chua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437293206, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chester Chua's specialty?
- Chester Chua is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chester Chua located?
- Chester Chua's practice location on file with NPPES is 402 S 12th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902-3115.
- What is Chester Chua's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chester Chua is (509) 248-3236.
- Does Chester Chua accept Medicare?
- Chester Chua is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chester Chua's NPI active?
- Yes — Chester Chua's NPI (1437293206) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.