J. Chess, PA-C
NPI 1659330140 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
J. Chess, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1659330140).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659330140
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA001340L (PA)
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 tenure28% of score
20 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
22 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 22 | $166 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $166–$166 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 154 | 117 |
| Cefadroxil | 57 | 56 |
| Celecoxib | 47 | 45 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 46 | 32 |
| Cephalexin | 40 | 35 |
| Mupirocin | 26 | 26 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 21 | 20 |
| Clindamycin Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-22
- Last updated
- 2012-05-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is J. Chess's NPI number?
- J. Chess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659330140, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is J. Chess's specialty?
- J. Chess is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is J. Chess located?
- J. Chess's practice location on file with NPPES is 9104 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5818.
- What is J. Chess's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for J. Chess is (412) 367-0600.
- Does J. Chess accept Medicare?
- J. Chess is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is J. Chess's NPI active?
- Yes — J. Chess's NPI (1659330140) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-05-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.