Lorraine Chidester, APRN, PMHNP
NPI 1477019446 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Johnston, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lorraine Chidester, APRN, PMHNP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Johnston, IA (NPI 1477019446).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477019446
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN, PMHNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G155077 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 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
168 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 69 | $98 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 44 | $55 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 45 Minutes90836 | 41 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 14 | $133 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $55–$133 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 52 | 18 |
| Aripiprazole | 40 | — |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 34 | 13 |
| Clonazepam | 34 | 11 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 34 | 15 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 31 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$762 across 63 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
- 2019-02-14
- Last updated
- 2022-10-04
- Certified
- 2022-10-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lorraine Chidester's NPI number?
- Lorraine Chidester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477019446, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lorraine Chidester's specialty?
- Lorraine Chidester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lorraine Chidester located?
- Lorraine Chidester's practice location on file with NPPES is 5408 Nw 88th St Ste 140, Johnston, IA 50131-2953.
- What is Lorraine Chidester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lorraine Chidester is (515) 368-7504.
- Does Lorraine Chidester accept Medicare?
- Lorraine Chidester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lorraine Chidester's NPI active?
- Yes — Lorraine Chidester's NPI (1477019446) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.