EARL M. CHESTER M.D. – NPI #1740418136
Radiology

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Radiology

EARL CHESTER is a radiologist located in KALISPELL, MT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1740418136 to EARL CHESTER on June 24, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2085R0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jul 21, 2022. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for EARL CHESTER below.

NPI Profile for
EARL M. CHESTER

NPI Number
1740418136
Enumeration Date

(about 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
EARL M. CHESTER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
320 SUNNYVIEW LN
KALISPELL, MT 59901-3129
Phone: (406) 751-9729 Fax: (406) 751-7521
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 20, 2020

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
2085R0202X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology (Primary)		 NC 2014-00691

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2009
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
EARL CHESTER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      200 HOSPITAL AVE
      JEFFERSON, NC 28640
    • LIFEBRITE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF STOKES
      1570 NC 8 & 89 HWY NORTH
      DANBURY, NC 27016
    • NORTHERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      830 ROCKFORD ST
      MOUNT AIRY, NC 27030
    • NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER
      3333 SILAS CREEK PARKWAY
      WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27103

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