Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Earl Chester, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Kalispell, MT

  • NPI 1740418136
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
320 Sunnyview Ln
Kalispell, MT 599013129
(406) 751-9729
fax (406) 751-7521

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2022
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0202X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Montana #47139 · North Carolina #2014-00691

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740418136. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,294
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$46,643
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view 332 304 $9
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast 143 137 $38
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 82 81 $63
71275 Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 73 73 $83
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 73 69 $63
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 60 60 $10
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 60 60 $84
72125 Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 51 51 $45
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 50 50 $81
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 35 32 $62

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Kalispell Diagnostic Radiology Physician, average services per provider: 68. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Earl Chester's medical specialty?
Dr. Earl Chester practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Kalispell, MT.
Where does Dr. Earl Chester practice?
Dr. Earl Chester practices at 320 Sunnyview Ln, Kalispell, MT 599013129. Office phone: 4067519729.
What is Dr. Earl Chester's NPI?
Dr. Earl Chester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740418136, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Earl Chester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Earl Chester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Earl Chester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of chest, 1 view (HCPCS 71045); Ct scan head or brain without contrast (HCPCS 70450); Mri scan of leg joint without contrast (HCPCS 73721). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.