Thomas Chester, O.D.
NPI 1598778052 · Optometrist · Cleveland, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Chester, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Cleveland, OH (NPI 1598778052).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598778052
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4731 T1535 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
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
2,296 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Analysis of Substance Using Immunoassay Technique, Multiple Step Method83516 | 586 | $11 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 371 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 279 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 194 | $124 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 167 | $34 |
| Microfluid Analysis of Tears83861 | 154 | $22 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 141 | 49 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 87 | 40 |
| Lotilanerbrand: Xdemvy | 75 | 74 |
| Perfluorohexyloctane/Pfbrand: Miebo | 55 | 29 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 41 | 17 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 38 | 14 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 33 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$43,458 across 72 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
- 2006-08-15
- Last updated
- 2013-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Chester's NPI number?
- Thomas Chester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598778052, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Chester's specialty?
- Thomas Chester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Thomas Chester located?
- Thomas Chester's practice location on file with NPPES is 2740 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115-2627.
- What is Thomas Chester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Chester is (216) 621-6132.
- Does Thomas Chester accept Medicare?
- Thomas Chester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Chester's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Chester's NPI (1598778052) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.