Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Celeste Chavez, FNP
Nurse Practitioner · Palo Alto, CA
- NPI 1154766616
- Accepts Medicare
- 29 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
87 Encina Ave
Palo Alto, CA 943012322
(650) 853-2975 - Mailing address
-
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 28, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363L00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #371234
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154766616. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
368
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$50,736
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 274 | 114 | $133 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 60 | 56 | $185 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 34 | 31 | $94 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 16 peers in Palo Alto Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 47. This provider delivers 7.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$253
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impulse Dynamics (USA) INC. | 1 | $128.88 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $124.18 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
861
Patients
217
Total drug cost
$321,246
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 188 | 63 | $2,021 |
| Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) | Brand | 145 | 35 | $184,485 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 101 | 33 | $1,433 |
| Bumetanide | Generic | 65 | 21 | $4,469 |
| Valsartan | Generic | 49 | 0 | $2,663 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 47 | 14 | $55,916 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 44 | 15 | $533 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 43 | 12 | $63,810 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 32 | 0 | $312 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 31 | 13 | $773 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Celeste Chavez's medical specialty?
Dr. Celeste Chavez practices Nurse Practitioner in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Celeste Chavez practice?
Dr. Celeste Chavez practices at 87 Encina Ave, Palo Alto, CA 943012322. Office phone: 6508532975.
What is Dr. Celeste Chavez's NPI?
Dr. Celeste Chavez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154766616, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Celeste Chavez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Celeste Chavez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Celeste Chavez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.