Andrew Chidester, M.D.
NPI 1487943718 · Family Medicine Physician · Linville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Andrew Chidester, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Linville, NC (NPI 1487943718).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487943718
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 183301 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
366 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 200 | $163 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 104 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 62 | $113 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$163 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 33 | 33 |
| Cephalexin | 29 | 28 |
| Prednisone | 20 | 19 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 18 | 18 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 14 | 13 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 12 | 12 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-04-07
- Last updated
- 2012-07-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Andrew Chidester's NPI number?
- Andrew Chidester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487943718, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Andrew Chidester's specialty?
- Andrew Chidester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Andrew Chidester located?
- Andrew Chidester's practice location on file with NPPES is 434 Hospital Dr, Linville, NC 28646.
- What is Andrew Chidester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Andrew Chidester is (828) 737-7000.
- Does Andrew Chidester accept Medicare?
- Andrew Chidester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Andrew Chidester's NPI active?
- Yes — Andrew Chidester's NPI (1487943718) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.